Russian A-Level
Mistaken identity and deception
What Mistaken identity and deception means in Russian A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Mistaken identity and deception
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The central deception is that Khlestakov is mistaken for a government inspector.
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