person
General Zhigalov
also: генерал Жигалов
A local general who never appears in person; the mere possibility that the stray dog belongs to him is enough to make Ochumelov instantly reverse his ruling, the story's central target of satire.
Reading notes
- The Chameleon §42 General Zhigalov
The local general whose mere rumored ownership of the dog is enough to make Ochumelov instantly reverse his judgment -- the story's target of satire on deference to rank.