Resurrection · Character

Maslennikoff

A former regimental comrade of Nekhludoff, now a pompous government administrator whose kindness evaporates the moment business turns serious.

supporting

First appearance: xxxvi

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Nekhludoff seeks permission from him to visit Maslova.

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Maslennikoff was once the regiment's good-hearted treasurer; now, married to a rich, energetic wife who remade him, he heads a government administration and cannot hide his satisfaction at the title. When Nekhludoff asks for a prison visit, Maslennikoff's face grows stern at the word 'prison,' then softens into French endearments and a lecture on jury justice lifted from a reactionary paper. His transformation from genial officer to self-important bureaucrat shows Nekhludoff how the system rewards those who stop asking questions.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Book I
Nekhludoff seeks permission from him to visit Maslova.
XLV
Vice-governor; Nekhlúdoff needs his permission for a special prison visit.
L
Former regimental comrade now a civil administrator; grants Nekhlúdoff an open order for prison visits, boasts about his order and firm power, and criticizes Fanárin and the jury system.
LVII
The Vice-Governor, in high spirits after being honored by an important guest; he pulls Nekhlúdoff into the drawing-room before discussing business.
LVIII
Receives Nekhlúdoff at his home, responds evasively to his requests, and becomes anxious when questioned about corporal punishment.
XL
Mentioned as having given the order for the prisoners' march, but not feeling guilty.

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