Resurrection · Character

Taras

A peasant and husband of Theodosia.

minor

First appearance: iv

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In Chapter XXXIV: Theodosia's husband, who is going with the prisoners and helps with Nekhlúdoff's luggage. Later, in Chapter XXXVIII:…

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Chapter XXXIV
Theodosia's husband, who is going with the prisoners and helps with Nekhlúdoff's luggage.
Chapter XXXVIII
Husband of Theodosia; Nekhlúdoff tries to arrange for him to see her.
Chapter XXXIX
Taras is Nekhlúdoff's companion, traveling with him in the third-class carriage. Nekhlúdoff points him out to his sister.
XLI
Tells Nekhlúdoff and a gardener the detailed story of his wife Theodosia's attempted poisoning, her imprisonment, and her subsequent transformation.
XLII
Travels with Nekhlúdoff and converses with the workmen.
IX
Seen in the passage with a bruised face after a fight with Blind Fédka; he greets Nekhlúdoff affectionately and carries hot water for his wife Theodosia.
XIX
Noted as one of the convicts whose morality has been corrupted by prison life.

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