The Past and Memory

Where it surfaces

• I

  Marya Dmitrievna's nostalgia for her childhood estate Pokrovskoe and her husband's legacy shape her present life and attitudes.

• IX

  The chapter reflects on the past grievances and reconciliations within the Lavretsky family, and the lingering memory of Malanya's meekness and suffering.

• XI

  Lavretsky's vivid memories of his mother and the oppressive atmosphere of his childhood, as well as the lingering influence of his father's system on his development.

• XVIII

  Lavretsky's journey home triggers a flood of memories about his childhood, parents, and wife, blending past and present.

• XIX

  The house and its contents are frozen in time since Glafira Petrovna's death, evoking memories of Lavretsky's childhood and family history.

• Chapter XX

  Lavretsky reflects on his past, particularly the years lost in love for a woman, and feels his sorrow melting away like snow in spring, as he contemplates learning to do his duty without haste.

• XXI

  Lavretsky listens to Anton's tales of bygone times, discovers family heirlooms and portraits, and reflects on his ancestors, highlighting the weight of history and personal memory.

• XXXV

  Agafya's past—her rise, fall, and penitence—is recounted in detail, showing how her history and the seeds she planted in Lisa's heart remain deeply rooted.

• XXXVII

  Lavretsky is haunted by memories of his wife and the past, which intrude violently into his present hopes.

• XLI

  Lavretsky is haunted by memories of his mother, his past plans, and the image of his great-grandfather, reflecting on how the past shapes his present anguish.

• XLIV

  Lavretsky's memories of a previous Sunday with Lisa and the finality of their parting emphasize the theme of memory and loss.

• Epilogue

  Lavretsky reflects on his life, the passage of eight years, and the changes in the Kalitin household, highlighting the theme of memory and the irrecoverable past.