Analysis of Koroviev's (Fagot's) Character in Bulgakov's "Master and Margarita"

Koroviev, alias Fagot, is one of the minor characters in Michael Bulgakov's book Master and Margarita. Being part of Woland's band, Koroviev is the superior one of the devil's subordinates. In the novel, Moscow citizens see this character as the "interpreter" (Bulgakov, 107) and the secretary of the famous foreign artist and the "specialist in black magic" (15) Professor Woland. Koroviev is also said to be the former regent of a church choir, "ex-choirmaster" (48). However, in reality …

…for people's weaknesses and virtues. A clown who unmasks lies, falsehood, hypocrisy, greediness, and other human vices, and, therefore, fulfills the purpose and meaning of the novel. Koroviev-Fagot plays his roles, making fun of people's foolishness and ignorance. Bulgakov uses Koroviev's tricks and jokes to show a reader the corruption of a human nature. This is the main purpose of the book, and this is the purpose of Woland and his band coming to Moscow.