Andrei Petrovitch Bersenyev

I

Lying on the grass, engaged in philosophical conversation with Shubin; speaks of inviting Insarov to stay.

II

Walks with Shubin, teases him about his failed trip to Little Russia, and remains calm and observant.

IV

Shares his dream of becoming a professor, speaks of his father's influence, and feels a quiet delight in Elena's attentive listening.

V

Listens to Shubin's confession, reflects on it, and plays the piano at home.

VI

Bersenyev is mentioned as the subject of Elena's thoughts after their conversation.

VII

Visits Insarov in Moscow and persuades him to move into his cottage near Kuntsovo.

IX

Meets Shubin on the road and is directed to go to Elena in the garden.

X

Bersenyev recounts Insarov's story to Elena, shares memories of his own father, and feels a vague sadness after sparking Elena's interest in Insarov.

XI

Hosts Insarov, observes his exactitude, and discusses Feuerbach and Bulgarian ballads with him. Notices Shubin's underlying agitation.

XII

Bersenyev introduces Insarov to the Stahovs and later listens to Shubin's late-night confession.

XIII

Visits the Stahovs daily; informs Elena of Insarov's disappearance and later of his return; feels a pang of jealousy.

XIV

Mentioned as having told Elena about Insarov's life and past; his visits to Elena become less frequent as Insarov's increase.

XV

Bersenyev feels overlooked as Elena talks to Insarov; he tries to join in singing and later defends Insarov to Shubin.

XVI

Bersenyev brings Elena books and is devoted to her, but she feels guilty for not reading them and notes he seems smaller compared to Insarov.

XVII

Informs Elena of Insarov's departure and reveals his suspicion that Insarov is in love with a Russian girl, acting as a go-between despite his own pain.

XIX

Visits the Stahovs and delivers Insarov's apologies; he knows part of Elena's secret and provides her a sense of safety from Shubin's scrutiny.

Chapter XX

Bersenyev visits Shubin's attic, examines the sculptures, and expresses disgust at the self-caricature, but praises the bust of Insarov.

XXIII

Returns to Moscow a few days after the Stahovs.

XXV

Bersenyev takes charge of Insarov's care, staying with him through the night and vowing to save him. He acts as a mediator between Elena and the sick man.

XXVI

Nurses Insarov, keeps Elena informed daily, and brings the news of recovery.

XXVII

Visits Insarov daily, informs Elena of his health, and reluctantly agrees to stay away so Elena can meet Insarov alone.

XXVIII

Mentioned as having saved Insarov and as a noble friend who loved Elena.

XXXII

Bersenyev arrives to see the couple off, shares an emotional embrace with Elena and Insarov, and reflects on the past.