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The General's Widow
Also known as That general’s widow, The general’s wife, her benefactress, the general’s widow, the general’s widow in Moscow, a general's widow, wealthy old lady, benefactress, tyrannical old lady.
The General's Widow is the wealthy old lady who raises Sofya Ivanovna and makes herself both benefactress and tormentor. After Sofya's death, she arrives in Skotoprigonyevsk, slaps Fyodor Pavlovitch, strikes Grigory, and carries Ivan and Alexey away in a rug. Her will leaves the boys money for their education, though their real care falls to her heir.
III-V. The Confession Of A Passionate Heart—“Heels Up”
A wealthy Moscow relation in the same family line adopts Katerina Ivanovna as an heiress and supplies the dowry that gives Katerina social power.
III-X. Both Together
Katerina writes regularly to her Moscow benefactress, keeping that patronage active in her life.
III-XI. Another Reputation Ruined
The Moscow connection also explains the aunt who lives with Katerina and links her household to Lise and Madame Hohlakov.
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