Resurrection
Mentioned as the woman Nekhlúdoff seduced years ago; she is now on trial for murder, prompting his guilt and quest for redemption.
Book I
On trial for poisoning, convicted and sentenced; Nekhludoff visits her in prison.
I
The prisoner being taken to court; she is described as pale from confinement, with black sparkling eyes and a slight squint.
II
Protagonist of the chapter; her life story from birth to imprisonment is detailed, including her seduction by Nekhlúdoff, the death of her child, and her years in a brothel.
III
Mentioned as the woman Nekhlúdoff seduced and abandoned ten years ago.
VIII
The third prisoner brought into court, she is the focus of attention due to her appearance.
IX
Questioned by the president; gives her name as Lubov but corrects it to Katerina; says she is illegitimate and her surname is Maslova; when asked her occupation, she replies 'You know yourself' with a smile.
The Indictment
Accused of poisoning and robbery; reacts with shock and attempts to speak when Botchkova and Kartinkin implicate her.
The Trial Begins: The Indictment and Pleas
Pleads not guilty to theft but confesses to giving Smelkoff a powder she thought was harmless; appears frightened and anxious during questioning.
XII
Appears as the young Katúsha, a half-ward half-servant, who shares playful moments and a kiss with Nekhlúdoff.
Chapter XIII
Mentioned as Katúsha; Nekhlúdoff had not seen her for over three years, and the episode with her is recalled in the context of his mother's horror at the thought of marriage.
XIV
Brings Nekhlúdoff soap and towels; her presence reawakens his old feelings.
Chapter XV
Appears as the young Katúsha in the memory, dressed in white with a blue sash and red bow, radiating joy and chaste love.
XVI
Tries to avoid Nekhlúdoff's advances, showing fear and piteousness; her verbal refusals are contradicted by her tremulous confusion.
The Seduction
Sits alone in the maids' room, looks thoughtful and fearful; she submits to Nekhlúdoff's advances but is interrupted by Matróna Pávlovna.
XVIII
Mentioned as the object of Nekhlúdoff's past sin; he gave her money and left.
XIX
Brought back into court; her gaze fixes on Nekhlúdoff, and she appears serious and severe, though she does not recognize him.
Chapter XX
The defendant; Nekhludoff associates her life with the gruesome details of the corpse.
XXI
Remains silent when given the chance to speak, only crying and looking around like a hunted animal.
XXII
Watches the president's speech intently from the prisoners' dock; Nekhlúdoff sees her as the same Katúsha from his youth.
Chapter XXIII
Máslova is the defendant; she is convicted and sentenced to penal servitude, though she is innocent of the intent to kill.
The Sentence
Upon hearing the sentence of four years of penal servitude, she cries out in protest, insisting on her innocence, and breaks down sobbing.
XXVIII
Nekhlúdoff recalls his love for her and his guilt, resolving to atone for his sin.
XXIX
Returns to prison after trial, exhausted and hungry; receives money from Kitáeva and buys cigarettes; is harassed by convicts.
Chapter XXX: The Women's Cell
Máslova is imprisoned in the women's cell and is the central figure among the inmates.
XXXI
Returns to the cell after sentencing, sobs, and shares cigarettes with Korabléva.
XXXII
Returns to the cell after trial, shares food and vodka, recounts being stared at by men, and struggles to accept her conviction.
XXXIII
Nekhlúdoff's thoughts are consumed by her; he decides to visit her in prison and atone for his past actions.
XXXV
Referenced as the prisoner Nekhlúdoff seeks to visit and marry.
XXXVI
Mentioned as the prisoner Nekhlúdoff seeks; not present in the chapter.
XXXVII
Lies awake planning to avoid convict marriage; recalls the traumatic night at the railway station and her loss of faith.
Chapter XXXVIII
Máslova wakes with dread, participates in the morning routine, and goes to church with the other women.
XL
Participates in the church service with a mixed sense of piety and dullness; observes Theodosia's husband among the warders.
XLI
Nekhlúdoff names her to the warder; she is the prisoner he intends to visit.
XLII
Máslova is seen standing behind Theodosia in the women's ward, wearing a white dress, unaware that Nekhlúdoff has come to see her.
XLIII
Máslova is brought out to speak with Nekhlúdoff. She is initially confused, then bitter, and asks for money. She smiles in a luring, piteous manner, showing her depraved state.
XLIV
Now a prostitute who is proud of her position and resists Nekhlúdoff's attempts to change her.
XLV
Subject of the appeal; Nekhlúdoff plans to bring the petition for her signature.
XLVI
Sits dull and depressed, drinks vodka for courage, and is called to see a visitor (Nekhlúdoff).
XLVII
Brought to the office, she signs the petition with a bold and cheerful demeanor, though briefly frightened by the inspector.
XLVIII
Drunk and angry, she refuses Nekhlúdoff's marriage proposal and accuses him of selfish motives.
XLIX
Nekhlúdoff reflects on the horror of what he did to her soul; she is the subject of Véra Doúkhova's promised information.
L
Nekhlúdoff seeks permission to visit her in prison; she is mentioned as unjustly condemned for poisoning.
LI
Reported to be drunk and violent after receiving money from Nekhlúdoff; placed in a separate cell.
LV
Mentioned by Véra Doúkhova, who advises Nekhlúdoff to have her transferred to the political ward or hospital.
LVIII
Referenced as the woman Nekhlúdoff is seeking to have transferred to the prison hospital.
LIX
Refuses Nekhlúdoff's marriage offer, insists he leave her, and discusses her decision with other prisoners.
I
Mentioned in Nekhlúdoff's thoughts; her case is to come before the Senate; her words and image haunt him at night.
V
Discussed as Matróna's niece; her baby's fate is revealed—sent to the Foundlings' Hospital and died.
VIII
Nekhlúdoff resolves not to leave her but to continue helping her.
The Land Conference
Appears only in the photograph Nekhlúdoff finds in the wardrobe.
XIII
Working as a nurse in the children's ward; she is reserved and conflicted, later overwhelmed by painful memories and bitterness.
XIV
Nekhlúdoff's primary concern; he discusses her case and his intention to marry her with his aunt, though Máslova has refused.
Chapter XVI
Her petition is submitted to the Senate; Nekhlúdoff seeks to expedite her case.
Chapter XXIX
Has been removed from the hospital back to her cell; accused of an intrigue with the medical assistant; signs the petition to the Emperor; shows emotional distress and love for Nekhlúdoff.
Nekhlúdoff's Classification of Prisoners and His Search for Justice
Her case is the first of Nekhlúdoff's concerns; he prepares for her possible transfer to Siberia.
XXXI
Máslova is the woman Nekhlúdoff intends to marry, causing concern for his sister.
XXXII
Referenced as the woman Nekhlúdoff intends to marry and accompany to Siberia.
Chapter XXXIV
Among the prisoners; Nekhlúdoff thinks he sees her as the women come out, but she is lost in the crowd.
XXXV
Seen in the second row of women prisoners, carrying a sack, looking calm and determined.
Chapter XXXVIII
Sits in the women's carriage, smiles at Nekhlúdoff, asks for water, and expresses joy at seeing him.
Book III
Travels with the prisoner convoy, her fate still tied to Nekhlúdoff's efforts.
I
Travels with the gang of prisoners, suffers from harassment, but finds relief after joining the political prisoners.
Chapter II
Uses a rusk to coax the frightened child into her arms, showing her gentle nature.
III
Finds new life and purpose among the political prisoners, admiring Mary Pávlovna and sympathizing with the revolutionaries' motives.
IV
Máslova is influenced by Mary Pávlovna and Símonson; she feels Símonson's love raises her self-esteem and tries to awaken high qualities in herself.
V
Undergoes a visible inner and outer change after joining the political prisoners; becomes reserved, sunburned, and loses coquettishness, meeting Nekhlúdoff with joy and gratitude.
VII
Not directly seen, but Nekhlúdoff's purpose is to see her; she is presumably inside the halting station.
VIII
The prisoner Nekhlúdoff seeks to visit; she has been transferred to the political prisoners' section.
XI
Cleaning the prisoners' quarters; she greets Nekhlúdoff with a smile and continues her work.
XII
Mentioned as an object of Kondrátieff's pity, whom he sees as an example of lower-class exploitation by the upper classes.
XIV
Asked by Nekhlúdoff for her opinion, she says the common people are wronged, blushing.
Chapter XVI
Blushes and shakes her head when meeting Nekhludoff's eyes, showing suspense about the conversation.
Chapter XVII
Refuses Simonson's marriage proposal, citing her status as a convict and not wanting to ruin him.
XIX
Referenced in Nekhlúdoff's recollection of the evening's conversation with Símonson and Katúsha.
Chapter XX
Noticed by Nekhlúdoff on the opposite side of the road, wearing a blue shawl, walking with Símonson and Véra Doúkhova.
XXI
Mentioned in Nekhlúdoff's thoughts as full of energy and having found a righteous path with Símonson.
Chapter XXIII
Her sentence is commuted to exile; Nekhlúdoff attempts to bring her the news.
XXIV
Nekhlúdoff thinks about how she will receive the news of the mitigation of her sentence and recalls her past.
XXV
Brought to the office; tells Nekhlúdoff she will follow Simonson, implying she still loves Nekhlúdoff but refuses him to spare him.
