Virginsky

VIII

A clerk and family man; self-taught, poor, and married; his wife and her family profess radical convictions; he seeks solace in Stepan Trofimovitch's circle.

II

Mentioned as a location where Lebyadkin proclaimed the freedom of communistic life.

VII: A Meeting

Acts as host, listens dejectedly, and calls for order when the discussion becomes chaotic.

I

Host of the gathering, a man of some ability but considered eccentric and reclusive.

II

Listens dejectedly to the discussion and is present as a member of the radical group.

Chapter III

The divinity student who had been at the 'meeting' at Virginsky's is among the hecklers, calling out about a cook being more useful.

I

Hesitates during the meeting, wanting to hear Pyotr Stepanovitch before deciding on dissolving the quintet.

III

Virginsky is awakened by Shatov's knocking and, after being checked by a female relative, agrees to wake Arina Prohorovna to help with the childbirth.

I

Protests the murder, suggesting a trial instead, but ultimately participates.

VIII: Conclusion

Arrested and pleads guilty, giving evidence with dignity while cursing the political method. His conduct at the murder is viewed favorably, and he may receive a mitigated sentence.