Resurrection · Character

Lydia Shoustova

A young political prisoner helped by Nekhludoff.

minor

Also known as Shoustova, Lydia

First appearance: xlii

Lydia Shoustova shows up with force in XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Véra Doúkhova's friend whom Nekhlúdoff is trying to get released from prison.

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In XIV: Véra Doúkhova's friend whom Nekhlúdoff is trying to get released from prison. Later, in XV: A girl imprisoned in the fortress, ill…

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

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XIV
Véra Doúkhova's friend whom Nekhlúdoff is trying to get released from prison.
XV
A girl imprisoned in the fortress, ill and innocent, for whom Nekhlúdoff seeks Mariette's assistance.
XIX
Mentioned as a prisoner whose release orders have not yet been received.
XXIV
Her mother sends a note thanking Nekhlúdoff; she was imprisoned and released through Mariette's husband.
XXV
Nekhlúdoff visits her; she recounts her psychological ordeal after being interrogated about Mítin.
XXVI
Mentioned as being very upset after her prison experience; her mother says she will not come back in.
XXVII
Mentioned as an example of an innocent person imprisoned to extract information, illustrating the injustice of the system.
V
Mentioned as an example of the unjust treatment of political prisoners, whose fate depends on official whim.

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