Duty and Morality

Where it surfaces

• VI

  Lisa holds Panshin accountable for breaking his word, showing her moral seriousness and sense of duty toward others' feelings.

• VIII

  Ivan's sense of duty to his philosophical principles (Rousseau, Diderot) conflicts with his father's traditional values, leading to a moral crisis.

• IX

  Piotr Andreitch's initial refusal to forgive his son's marriage gives way to a sense of duty after his wife's deathbed plea and the birth of his grandson, illustrating moral obligations within family.

• Chapter X

  Ivan Petrovitch's sense of duty to reform his household and educate his son is undermined by his hypocrisy and ineffective implementation.

• XI

  Glafira Petrovna's stern, dutiful care for Ivan Petrovitch despite her anger, and the moral contradictions in Ivan Petrovitch's liberal theories versus his despotic behavior.

• XV

  Lavretsky feels a vague duty to work and return to Russia, but his wife's influence and his own passivity prevent action.

• XVI

  Lavretsky's moral outrage and his struggle with the duty to forgive or condemn his wife's actions.

• XXIV

  Lisa insists on submission to God's will and forgiveness, while Lavretsky struggles with his moral obligations.

• XXV

  Mihalevitch insists that every Russian has a 'solemn responsibility to God, to the people, to himself,' and criticizes Lavretsky for failing to fulfill his duty.

• XXIX

  Lisa struggles between her sense of duty to her mother and her own heart; Lavretsky argues that marrying without love is a moral failure.

• Lavretsky's Hope and Lisa's Confession

  Lisa feels bound to obey her mother and societal expectations, yet her conscience draws her toward Lavretsky, creating moral tension.

• XXXIII

  Lavretsky's defense of gradual, grounded reform and his commitment to cultivating the soil reflect a sense of moral duty to Russia.

• XXXV

  Lisa is described as 'penetrated through and through by a sense of duty' and a dread of hurting anyone, reflecting the moral foundation laid by her upbringing.

• XXXVI

  Lavretsky's sense of duty is tested as he faces his wife's plea for forgiveness, while Varvara Pavlovna manipulates moral sentiment to regain his favor.

• XXXVII

  Lavretsky feels bound by duty to his wife despite his aversion, proposing a separate residence rather than outright rejection.

• XXXVIII

  Lisa grapples with the moral implications of loving a married man, while Marfa Timofyevna's outrage underscores the era's strict moral codes.

• XXXIX

  Marfa Timofyevna's silent kneeling and kissing of Lisa's hands express a deep sense of penitence and moral duty, while Lisa's acceptance reflects her own burden of guilt and resignation.

• XLII

  Lisa insists that both she and Lavretsky must fulfill their duties—he to reconcile with his wife, she to renounce their love—as a moral expiation.

• XLIII

  Lavretsky's decision to take back his wife is driven by a sense of duty and social expectation rather than genuine forgiveness.

• XLIV

  Lisa's request for Lavretsky to leave and her quiet acceptance of their separation highlight her sense of moral duty and sacrifice.

• XLV

  Lisa feels compelled to atone for her own sins and those of her family, particularly her father's fortune, reflecting a strong sense of moral duty and guilt.