Resurrection · Character

Prince Korchagin

Missy's father and a wealthy aristocrat.

minor

Also known as old Korchagin

First appearance: ii

Prince Korchagin shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Prince Korchágin is mentioned as the father of Missy; Nekhlúdoff had visited their home the previous day.

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In IV: Prince Korchágin is mentioned as the father of Missy; Nekhlúdoff had visited their home the previous day. Later, in XXVI: Old…

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

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IV
Prince Korchágin is mentioned as the father of Missy; Nekhlúdoff had visited their home the previous day.
XXVI
Old Korchágin, sensual and self-satisfied, recalls his cruel past as a commander.
XVII
Present at dinner, argues with his wife about the duel.
Chapter XXXIX
The old Prince Korchágin is seen at the station with his family, sitting down to eat and drink. He invites Nekhlúdoff to join him.
XLII
Seen at the station with his family; his phrase 'le vrai grand monde' sticks in Nekhlúdoff's memory.

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