# Pavel Petrovitch Korobyin — A House of Gentlefolk character guide

> Pavel Petrovitch Korobyin in A House of Gentlefolk by Ivan Turgenev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Korobyin, General Korobyin

**First appearance:** 0002-iii

## Who they are

Varvara's father, a retired general of modest means.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xii)

Varvara Pavlovna's father, a retired general with a dull dignity.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xiii)

Retired general-major, father of Varvara, who ruined his career through a failed speculation scheme and moved to Moscow for cheaper living.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xiv)

The general, father of Varvara Pavlovna, displays geniality and inquires about Lavretsky's wealth.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xv)

Varvara's father, takes over management of Lavretsky's estate.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xvi)

Lavretsky removes him from control of his property, envisioning his confusion and indignation.

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