War and Peace · Character
Tíkhon
Also known as Old Tíkhon, the old valet Tíkhon
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 25
Old Tíkhon moves with the brisk attentiveness of a servant who knows a household's rhythms by heart. Beneath his wig, the glimpse of a bald head and his quiet readiness lend him a gently comic, deeply familiar presence.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 25
- Books
- 1
Tíkhon serves Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky with practiced devotion, swiftly managing the countless small demands of the old prince's routine. He attends to clothing and meals, and later helps the prince undress and prepare for bed. When the prince's footsteps or temper make others wary, Tíkhon understands the household's moods and responds with resigned tact.
Description
Tíkhon is an elderly male valet, described wearing a wig over a bald head. The text shows him moving briskly through his duties, holding garments and attending closely to his master's needs. His clothing is that of a household servant, though its specific cut and color are not given; other facial features and coloring are undescribed.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- PN
Prince Nicholas Andréevich Bolkónskimaster and valet
Tíkhon is the old prince’s valet and attends him during his paralysis. The prince speaks to him when Mary is not present, though Tíkhon sometimes cannot understand him.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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