III: The Sins of Others
Engages in a philosophical discussion about suicide, godhood, and the transformation of man, revealing his obsession with one idea.
IV
A civil engineer just returned from abroad; irritable, speaks jerkily, denies writing an article on suicide, and scorns argument.
V
Present during the conversation, he is angered by Liputin's chatter and leaves abruptly.
Chapter VI
Defends Stavrogin but refuses to give his full opinion, and accuses Liputin of being a spy and a scandalmonger.
VIII
Kirillov discusses his philosophy of suicide, claiming that killing oneself to conquer fear of pain and the afterlife leads to godhood and the transformation of humanity.
Chapter IX
Present with a lantern, but does not speak.
IV: The Cripple
Present at Shatov's apartment with Shigalov, leaves abruptly when narrator arrives.
IV
Mentioned as Shatov's companion in America; later present at Shatov's room with Shigalov, leaving silently.
I: Night
Engages in philosophical discussion with Stavrogin about atheism and suicide; agrees to meet him the next day at nine o'clock.
V
Engages in philosophical discussion with Stavrogin about happiness, the man-god, and suicide; agrees to be Stavrogin's second and shows him his pistols.
Chapter VI
Mentioned as having given information about Shatov to the society.
VII
Briefly referenced by Stavrogin as a possible source of information about his marriage, though Stavrogin dismisses this.
III: The Duel
Acts as Stavrogin's second, argues about the duel's rules, and later discusses burden and nature with Stavrogin.
I
Acts as Stavrogin's second, rides a horse despite inexperience, remains calm and exact in his duties.
II
Acts as Stavrogin's second, commanding the duel with impatience and insisting on the formalities.
III
Detached and philosophical, he challenges Stavrogin's self-perception and speaks of bearing burdens.
III
Mentioned as being in hiding at Filipov's house and as someone who showed Pyotr the manifesto addressed to him.
VI
Agrees to the suicide pact and to pose as the inspector, but refuses to use pencil and paper.
VII
Mentioned as one of the attendees at the upcoming name day party.
VIII: Ivan the Tsarevitch
Present at his house when Stavrogin and Verhovensky arrive; observes the confrontation but remains largely silent.
IV: The Last Resolution
Found drinking tea on his sofa; he is visited by Pyotr Stepanovitch and Liputin, revives Pyotr Stepanovitch after Fedka's assault, and agrees to write and sign a dictated statement the next day.
II
His house is the secret meeting place; the group plans to visit him later.
III
Revives Pyotr with water after the beating, then later receives Pyotr's visit to discuss his planned suicide and the terms of his promise.
IV
Kirillov is mentioned as the person Liputin went to see after hearing Pyotr Stepanovitch's plan, though the visit is not detailed.
V: A Wanderer
Shatov runs to Kirillov's lodge to borrow tea; they live in the same yard but rarely speak.
Chapter I
Shatov visits him to borrow tea; they live in the same yard but rarely interact.
Chapter II
Mentioned as someone who stays up all night; Shatov considers asking him for help.
III
Shatov visits Kirillov to ask for an old woman to assist; Kirillov offers a rouble and agrees to listen at the staircase but is unaware of the plot against Shatov.
IV
Mentioned as being found hanging about the stairs and contemptuously dismissed by Arina Prohorovna.
V
Describes his profound experiences of eternal harmony and dismisses Shatov's warning.
VI
Kirillov sends an old woman with food and tea to congratulate the new parents, showing a quiet kindness.
VI: A Busy Night
Debates God and self-will, signs the confession, attacks Pyotr Stepanovitch, and then shoots himself.
II
Articulates his atheistic philosophy of self-will and the necessity of suicide to become God, then signs the confession and prepares to shoot himself.
