# Who is Katusha Maslova?

> Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy

## Answer

Maslova begins as orphan servant on Nekhludoff’s aunt estate; seduction and pregnancy ruin her while he leaves. She becomes prostitute, accused of complicity in murder. Voice gains force as novel progresses — anger, faith, dignity in prison garb. She rejects marriage born of guilt; accepts Simonson’s partnership of equals on Siberia road.

Tolstoy centers her spiritually — reads Gospel, transforms — while critiquing society that discarded her. Students should track agency in refusal, not only suffering.

## Evidence

- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/iii.md): Maslova’s trial and backstory unfold.
- [iv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/iv.md): Maslova’s voice and situation in court deepen.

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