Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhludoff

Resurrection

Awakens in Moscow, tormented by memories of seducing Katúsha, and resolves to seek her out after learning of her trial.

Book I

Awakens in Moscow and recalls his seduction of Katusha, beginning his moral awakening.

II

The nephew of the maiden ladies who seduced Katúsha when she was sixteen, giving her a hundred rouble note before leaving.

III

Awakens in his apartment, reads letters, and reflects on his past and present moral conflicts.

IV

Nekhlúdoff is the central character in this chapter, grappling with his artistic doubts, his indecision about marrying Missy, and his preparations to attend court.

V

Arrives late at the courthouse, feels superior to the other jurymen, and is annoyed by Peter Gerasimovitch's familiarity.

VII

Present as a juryman; responds to his name being called by the usher.

VIII

Among the jurymen drawn by lot, he participates in the swearing-in and selection of the foreman.

IX

Sits in the front row, watches the trial, and recognizes Maslova as Katusha, the girl he seduced and abandoned; experiences a fierce internal struggle.

The Trial Begins: The Indictment and Pleas

Present as a juror; fears Maslova has recognized him and feels the blood rush to his face.

XII

Recalls his first summer with his aunts, his youthful idealism, and his innocent attraction to Katúsha.

Chapter XIII

Undergoes a moral transformation from an honest, unselfish youth to a depraved, selfish officer, having ceased to believe in himself and adopted the values of his aristocratic and military peers.

XIV

Arrives at his aunts' estate, feels joy at seeing Katúsha, and struggles between his spiritual and animal selves.

Chapter XV

Recalls the Easter mass and his pure love for Katúsha, reflecting on how everything changed after that night.

XVI

Struggles with his animal passions, overriding his spiritual love for Katúsha; he pursues her despite her resistance.

The Seduction

Observes Katúsha from outside, knocks at her window, and later seduces her, rationalizing his actions afterward.

XVIII

Reflects on his past seduction of Katúsha and his attempts to forget his guilt.

XIX

Sits in the jurymen's room, tormented by guilt and self-disgust; he fears Máslova has recognized him and feels a loathing mixed with pity.

Chapter XX

Sits in the jury box, feeling disgust and a sense of connection between the corpse, Katusha's life, and his own actions.

XXI

Hears Máslova's sobs and struggles to suppress his own tears, fearing public disgrace.

XXII

Serves on the jury, observes Máslova, and experiences a moral awakening as he recognizes her and confronts his past.

Chapter XXIII

Nekhlúdoff is present during the jury's deliberations, too excited and conflicted to notice the omission in the verdict that condemns Máslova to Siberia.

The Sentence

Horrified by the verdict, he pursues the president to argue for a correction, realizing his own omission in the jury's answer.

XXV

Seeks advocate Fanárin to appeal Máslova's sentence; feels conflicted but calmer after taking action.

XXVI

Feels repulsed by the Korchágins' luxury and Missy's affected manner; preoccupied with Máslova's trial.

Chapter XXVII

Feels like a horse being harnessed; finds the social atmosphere oppressive and false.

XXVIII

Experiences a spiritual awakening, resolves to confess his sins and change his life.

XXXIII

Resolves to confess his sin to Máslova, marry her if necessary, and reform his life; dismisses his servants and plans to give up his house.

Chapter XXXIV

Serves as a juror, reflects on the injustice of the legal system and his own moral guilt.

XXXV

Confronts the Procureur, declares his intention to marry Máslova, and refuses to continue as a juror.

XXXVI

Visits two prisons seeking an interview with Máslova; writes a diary entry confessing his sin and resolving to atone.

XXXVII

Appears in Máslova's memory as the man who seduced and abandoned her; seen laughing in a first-class carriage.

XXXIX

Observes the prison church service, reflecting on its emptiness and hypocrisy.

XLI

Visits the prison to see Máslova, experiences moral revulsion at the prison conditions.

XLII

Nekhlúdoff approaches the officer with strained politeness, asks to see Máslova, and is led to the women's interviewing room.

XLIII

Nekhlúdoff confesses his sin to Máslova, asks for forgiveness, and offers to help. He struggles with inner temptation but resolves to continue his moral awakening.

XLIV

Horrified by Máslova's transformation, he resolves to tell her he will marry her.

XLV

Visits Fanárin to discuss Máslova's appeal; considers simplifying his life but postpones changes.

XLVII

Arrives at the prison with the petition, observes the inspector's agitation, and guides Máslova through signing.

XLVIII

Visits Máslova in prison, declares his intention to marry her, and is harshly rejected.

XLIX

Leaves the prison with a full understanding of his crime; receives a note from Véra Doúkhova; recalls his past hunting trip and his earlier encounter with Doúkhova.

L

Visits Máslennikoff to secure prison visitation permissions for Máslova and Vera Doukhova, and remains firm in his resolve despite fear.

LI

Visits the prison, inquires about Máslova, and arranges to see Doúkhova and the Menshóffs.

LII

Visits the prison cells, listens to Menshóff's story, and promises to help.

LIII

Walks through the prison corridor, feels sympathy and horror at the prisoners' plight, and learns about innocent men being held and corporal punishment still in use.

LIV

Visits the prison office and observes the scene with curiosity and compassion.

LV

Visits Véra Doúkhova in prison and listens to her revolutionary story and requests.

LVI

Witnesses the prison farewells, experiences moral nausea, and is reminded of the injustice of the system.

LVII

Seeks the advocate's help for the Menshóffs and the 130 imprisoned men, then visits Máslennikoff to request Máslova's transfer and the release of the innocent men.

LVIII

Visits Máslennikoff to advocate for Máslova's hospital transfer and to report the unjust detention of 130 prisoners; leaves in disgust after encountering social hypocrisy.

LIX

Visits Máslova again, reaffirms his offer of marriage, and plans to go to Petersburg to appeal the case.

Book II

Travels to his aunts' estate, decides to give land to peasants, and reflects on his past with Katúsha.

I

Travels to Kousmínski to settle estate matters; decides to let land to peasants; wrestles with inner conflict about his motives.

II

Awakens with resolve to give land to peasants; feels ashamed and dissatisfied after the meeting.

III

Arrives at Panóvo, reflects on his youth and his memories of Katúsha, and plans to address the peasants about land reform.

IV

Walks through the village, observes peasant life, and visits a peasant's hut.

V

Visits Matróna to inquire about Katúsha's baby and learns of its death; walks with village boys and observes the poverty caused by his own estate's policies.

VI

Observes the peasants' suffering, gives away money, resolves to give up his land to the peasants, and writes down his project.

VII

Attempts to persuade the peasants to accept his land reform proposal, but is met with suspicion and refusal.

VIII

Experiences a moral awakening, resolves to help Katúsha and to study the justice system, feels joy in serving others.

The Land Conference

Explains Henry George's land tax to the peasants, offers to give away his land, and feels joy at shedding property.

Nekhlúdoff's Return to Town

Returns to town, deeply affected by the poverty of the peasants; decides to move to a modest lodging near the prison; reflects on his past life after meeting Schönbock.

XI

Visits the advocate to discuss prison cases and reflects on the difference between his views and those of the advocate's circle.

XII

Rides to the prison, reflects on the uselessness of the palace and the exploitation of peasants, questions the cab driver about land and migration.

XIII

Visits Máslova in the hospital, gives her a photograph, and announces his plan to appeal her case in Petersburg.

XIV

Arrives in Petersburg with four legal and humanitarian matters to pursue; stays with his aunt and confides in her about Máslova and his moral awakening.

XV

Visits Mariette and Count Iván Micháelovitch to request help for prisoners, feeling conflicted about seeking favors in aristocratic circles.

Chapter XVI

Visits the Senate and Senator Wolff to advance Máslova's case; reflects on the corrupting influence of high society.

XVII

Dines with the Countess and family, reflects on the injustice of the duel case, and leaves the sermon in disgust.

Chapter XVIII

Visits Baron Vorobióff to petition for Theodosia Birukoff and discusses Máslova's case with the advocate.

XIX

Visits the General to request interviews and books for prisoners, feels repugnance and pity.

The Senate Hearing

Attends the Senate hearing for Máslova's case, observes the proceedings, and recognizes Selenín.

XXI

Present in the Senate, hoping for the repeal of Máslova's sentence.

XXII

Horrified by the Senate's rejection of Máslova's appeal; confronts Selenín about the injustice.

Chapter XXIII

Nekhlúdoff reunites with his old friend Selenin, and his presence serves as a reminder of Selenin's former, more truthful self.

XXIV

Feels sad and confused after the Senate's rejection; visits his aunt and interacts with Mariette.

XXV

Awakens with guilt over his evil thoughts, reaffirms his resolve, and visits Shoústova in Petersburg.

XXVI

Engages in conversation with the aunt about prison conditions, accepts a letter to deliver to Véra Doúkhova.

XXVII

Visits Bogotyréff and Toporóff to advocate for the sectarians; reflects on the corruption and hypocrisy of the legal and religious systems.

XXVIII

Attends the theatre, struggles with temptation and moral clarity, reflects on the corruption of society.

Chapter XXIX

Visits the prison to inform Máslova of the Senate's decision; struggles with feelings of wounded pride and pity; ultimately reaffirms his commitment to follow her.

Nekhlúdoff's Classification of Prisoners and His Search for Justice

Reflects on the classification of prisoners and his own moral awakening; organizes his affairs into three portfolios and studies criminology.

XXXI

The protagonist, whose actions and intentions are discussed by his sister and brother-in-law.

XXXII

Defends his plan to marry Máslova and argues with Rogózhinsky about justice and land reform.

XXXIII

Engages in a heated debate with his brother-in-law about the justice system, feeling remorse afterward for wounding his sister.

Chapter XXXIV

Reads his diary, reflects on his inner change and pain regarding Máslova, and rushes to the prison to witness the departure of the prisoners.

XXXV

Follows the procession in a trap, tries to approach Máslova but is stopped by the sergeant, observes the crowd's reactions.

XXXVI

Follows the convicts in the heat, stops for a drink, attempts to write to Nathalie, and intervenes when a convict collapses.

XXXVII

Follows the bodies of two dead convicts to the police station hospital, questioning the doctor about the cause of death.

Chapter XXXVIII

Visits the prisoners at the station, speaks with Máslova, and attempts to assist a woman in labor and Tarás.

Chapter XXXIX

Nekhlúdoff is at the station, exhausted and troubled by the morning's events. He speaks with his sister about the deaths of the convicts and his plans to follow Máslova.

XL

Reflects on the deaths of convicts and the nature of officialdom, concluding that love is essential in human relations.

XLI

Travels in the third-class carriage, listens to Tarás's story, and observes the other passengers.

XLII

Observes the Korchágins at the station, invites workmen into his carriage, and listens to their stories.

Book III

Continues his journey with the prisoners, seeking redemption and justice for Máslova.

IV

Nekhlúdoff's magnanimity and past are contrasted with Símonson's love for Máslova as she is now.

V

Experiences a profound emotional shift, feeling permanent pity and tenderness for Máslova and everyone he meets; re-evaluates his views on political prisoners.

VI

Listens to Kryltzóff's story and gains a deeper understanding of revolutionary motivations.

VII

Arrives at the halting station seeking an interview with Katúsha, after being denied permission at previous stations.

VIII

Visits the halting station to see Máslova; speaks seriously and attentively to the convoy officer, trying to encourage compassion for prisoners.

IX

Enters the prison courtyard and building, experiencing moral nausea and shame as he passes through the crowded, foul-smelling corridors.

Chapter X

Nekhlúdoff is approached by Makár Dévkin and learns of the identity swap; he already knows about the scheme and promises to help.

XI

Visits the political prisoners' quarters, interacts with various prisoners, and feels a mix of kindness and depression due to Novódvoroff's irony.

XII

Present during the arrival of Nabátoff and Kondrátieff; greeted by them, though Kondrátieff is reluctant to shake his hand.

XIII

Present in the group, talking with Kryltzóff as the others gather for tea.

XIV

Sits with Kryltzóff, tells the story of Makár's crime, and asks Máslova for her opinion.

XV

Reflects on Novódvoroff's character and feels antipathy towards him despite his own goodwill.

Chapter XVI

Listens to Simonson's proposal and supports Maslova's freedom to choose; also agrees to report a prisoner exchange.

Chapter XVII

Confronts his feelings about Simonson's proposal and speaks with Maslova about her decision.

Chapter XVIII

Returns to the men's room after visiting Máslova, listens to the political prisoners' discussion, and later leaves through the crowded criminal quarters.

XIX

Nekhlúdoff is deeply troubled by the prison conditions and systemic injustice, reflecting on the depravity and violence he has witnessed.

Chapter XX

Receives Mary Pávlovna's note, hurries to overtake the gang, speaks with Kryltzóff and Mary Pávlovna, then rides ahead.

XXI

Stands on the raft, reflecting on Kryltzóff and Katúsha, then engages in a philosophical conversation with the old man.

XXII

Visits the Governor General to advocate for Máslova and a political prisoner's marriage.

Chapter XXIII

Receives the mitigation of Máslova's sentence and tries to visit the prison.

XXIV

Visits the Governor's office, writes letters, attends the General's dinner party, and prepares to visit the prison with the Englishman.

XXV

Visits the prison with the Englishman, interprets for him, and has an emotional interview with Máslova.

XXVI

Accompanies the Englishman through the prison cells, interpreting and observing the squalid conditions.

Chapter XXVII

Visits the prison cells, recognizes the old man from the ferry, and later identifies Kryltzóff's body in the mortuary.

XXVIII

Nekhlúdoff reads the Gospel, interprets the Sermon on the Mount as practical laws, and experiences a spiritual transformation, deciding to live by these commandments.