Love and Sacrifice

Where it surfaces

• XII

  Nekhlúdoff's pure, innocent love for Katúsha is contrasted with his later guilt; his youthful idealism includes sacrificing his land to the peasants.

• XIV

  Nekhlúdoff's reawakened feelings for Katúsha and his decision to stay for Easter, despite knowing it may lead to no good.

• Chapter XV

  The chapter depicts the zenith of innocent, selfless love between Nekhlúdoff and Katúsha, a love that extends to all humanity, as seen in Katúsha kissing a beggar.

• LIX

  Nekhlúdoff's willingness to marry Máslova despite her past and his own social standing, and Máslova's selfless refusal to burden him, highlight themes of sacrificial love.

• Chapter XXXIX

  Nekhlúdoff's intention to marry Katúsha despite her refusal, and his decision to follow her and lighten her fate, exemplify his sacrificial love and moral commitment.

• XLI

  Tarás's forgiveness and willingness to pawn his belongings to bail out Theodosia demonstrate sacrificial love.

• IV

  Símonson's platonic love for Máslova is portrayed as selfless and uplifting, contrasting with Nekhlúdoff's offer of marriage based on past guilt.

• XIII

  Rántzeva's devotion to her husband and the cause, enduring separation from him and their child, exemplifies love intertwined with sacrifice.

• Chapter XVI

  Simonson's proposal to marry Maslova is motivated by a desire to lighten her fate, not by romantic love, embodying selfless sacrifice.

• Chapter XVII

  Simonson's offer to marry Maslova is portrayed as a selfless act, while Maslova's refusal is motivated by her desire not to burden him with her convict status.

• Chapter XX

  Mary Pávlovna's willingness to marry Kryltzóff to stay with him in his illness exemplifies self-sacrifice and devotion.

• XXV

  Máslova's decision to follow Simonson instead of Nekhlúdoff is driven by her love for Nekhlúdoff and her desire to sacrifice her own happiness for his freedom.