Resurrection · Character

Agraphena Petrovna

The housekeeper at Nekhludoff's estate.

minor

First appearance: xix

Agraphena Petrovna shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The housekeeper brings Nekhlúdoff a letter from Princess Korchágin.

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In III: The housekeeper brings Nekhlúdoff a letter from Princess Korchágin. Later, in XXVIII: Nekhlúdoff avoids her to be alone with his…

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III
The housekeeper brings Nekhlúdoff a letter from Princess Korchágin.
XXVIII
Nekhlúdoff avoids her to be alone with his thoughts.
XXXIII
Nekhlúdoff informs her he no longer needs the house or her services; she reacts with surprise and concern.
XLV
Advises Nekhlúdoff against changing his household arrangements before winter.
Nekhlúdoff's Return to Town
The housekeeper, tired and dissatisfied, quarreling with Corney over packing; Nekhlúdoff leaves her to manage the household.
XXXI
The old servant who informs Nathalie that Nekhlúdoff has left the family house.
Chapter XXXIX
The old servant accompanies Nathalie to the station. She listens to Nekhlúdoff's conversation and shakes her head at his news.

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