The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories · Character
Prince Nekhliudof
A young nobleman who abandons university to devote himself to his peasants, only to discover how stubborn the gap between ideals and reality can be.
supporting
Also known as Nekhliudof
First appearance: A Russian Proprietor
As a supporting figure in The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, Prince Nekhliudof is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The central figure; a young nobleman who spirals into debt and despair, ultimately committing suicide after writing a note full of self-recrimination and regret for his wasted…
Prince Nekhliudof first appears in 0007 a russian proprietor.
With Father Sergius (psychological): Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the spiritual vanity and repressed pride of the monk Father Sergius. With Father Sergius (psychological): Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the spiritual vanity and repressed pride of the monk Father Sergius. With Father Sergius (psychological): Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the spiritual vanity and repressed pride of the monk Father Sergius.
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Estate Peasants
- Protagonist
- Peasants and Masters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Father Sergius
psychological · ambivalent
Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the… How this plays out →
- Father Sergius
psychological · ambivalent
Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the… How this plays out →
- Father Sergius
psychological · ambivalent
Prince Nekhliudof is a skeptical, worldly acquaintance whose visit challenges the… How this plays out →
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