The Princess

The Marshal's Widow

Lyubov Petrovna Zavzyatov, the marshal's widow, hosts the memorial service and lunch, enforcing her vow against alcohol.

Malingerers

The General's widow practicing homeopathy, who begins to doubt her patients' sincerity after finding her pills unused.

A Trivial Incident

Madame Kandurin, the owner of the forest, who refuses shooting permission but is disturbed by the prince's presence.

The Princess

The princess visits the monastery, reflects on her misfortunes, and later forgives the doctor's harsh critique, feeling blissful.

II

The narrator's wife, Natalya Gavrilovna, who is invited to the discussion but whose mannerisms and Odessa background irritate the narrator.

The Student

Not present; no match found.

I

Not directly named, but Anna's father Pyotr Leontyitch is a teacher of drawing and writing, a drunkard, and a source of shame and worry for Anna.

An Artist's Story

A patron or figure of authority who represents societal expectations.

IV

Not present in this chapter.

I

Auntie Dasha, Vera's aunt, who greets her effusively and discusses family matters and potential suitors.

II

Vera's aunt, who manages the estate with frantic energy, is devoted to Vera but embodies the shallow social life and hypocrisy Vera despises.

I

Old peasant woman, mother of Yefimya, anxious and unable to express her grief.

Chapter II

Andrey's wife, who is deeply moved by the letter from her family and lives in fear of her husband.

I

Bishop Pyotr is the central figure, experiencing illness, a vision of his mother, and deep nostalgia.