Dymov

Olga Ivanovna Irnin

Dymov and Olga Ivanovna Irnin are likely married, with a strained domestic relationship.

Olga Ivanovna Irnin

Dymov and Olga Ivanovna Irnin are likely married, with a strained domestic relationship.

Olga Ivanovna Irnin

Dymov and Olga Ivanovna Irnin are likely married, with a strained domestic relationship.

The Marshal's Widow

Marfutkin, the president of the Zemstvo, initiates the secret drinking by hiding a bottle in his fur coat and inviting others to join.

V: Talent! Talent!

Fyodor Timofeyitch, the cat who is apathetic and disdainful, and is part of the performances.

IV

Drinks at the well, laughs loudly, uses bad language, and mocks Yegorushka.

V

The daredevil wagoner who roughhouses in the water, insults Yegorushka, and later broods over his father sending him to work as a hired laborer.

VI

Interacts with the stranger and comments on the bustard.

VII

Bullies Emelyan, expresses boredom and dreariness, then shows remorse; later shouts about his misery during the storm.

V

The artist who becomes angry and protective of the women, getting into a physical altercation before being pacified.

The Grasshopper

Olga's selfless husband, a doctor who sacrifices his health and ultimately dies from diphtheria contracted while treating a patient.

I

The groom, a simple, hardworking doctor of titular councillor rank, seen as out of place among Olga's artistic circle.

II

Olga's husband, a kind and hardworking doctor who is indifferent to the arts but supports her.

Chapter III

Visits his wife at the villa, brings treats, and is sent back to fetch her dress and flowers.

V

Olga's husband, who welcomes her home warmly and tenderly, unaware of her infidelity.

Chapter VI

Suspects he is being deceived, avoids being alone with Olga, brings Korostelev as a buffer, and defends his thesis, hoping for a readership in General Pathology.

VII

Suffers from a severe headache and reveals he has contracted diphtheria; calls for Korostelev.

VIII

Lying motionless on the sofa, dying of diphtheria; his face is greyish-yellow and he is unrecognizable except for his forehead, eyebrows, and familiar smile.

Ward No. 6

Referred to as Hobotov, the colleague who tricks Andrey Yefimitch into entering Ward No. 6.

Chapter XI

Dr. Hobotov, who eavesdrops on the conversation and declares Andrey Yefimitch has gone mad.

XII

Referred to as Dr. Yevgeny Fyodoritch Hobotov, participates in the committee and later advises Andrey Yefimitch to give up alcohol and take bromide.

XV

Hobotov visits Andrey Yefimitch, bringing bromide and rhubarb pills, and his condescending tone and high top-boots are revolting to the doctor.

IV

Not present in this chapter.

V

Old Osip, Kiryak's father, is drunk and comments on the fire insurance; later asks the student for a drink.

VII

Pleads with the police inspector about his arrears, complains of the elder, and later blames the Zemstvo for the village's woes.

At Home

Interacts with Olga Ivanovna, embodying a contrast between professional duty and personal neglect.