The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov

A young, wealthy relative of Miüsov, present at key scenes.

minor

Also known as Kalganov, young Kalganov, Panie Kalganov

First appearance: part i ii the old buffoon

Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov shows up with force in I: They Arrive at the Monastery. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young relative of Miüsov, preparing for university; gives money to a beggar and is embarrassed by his own action.

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Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov first appears in 0010 part i ii the old buffoon.

In I: They Arrive at the Monastery: A young relative of Miüsov, preparing for university; gives money to a beggar and is embarrassed by his own action.

Later, in The Scandalous Scene: Attends the dinner and follows Miüsov out of the room during the scandal.

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

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Aftermath
Closing

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I: They Arrive at the Monastery
A young relative of Miüsov, preparing for university; gives money to a beggar and is embarrassed by his own action.
The Scandalous Scene
Attends the dinner and follows Miüsov out of the room during the scandal.
VI: "I Am Coming, Too!"
Mentioned as a young gentleman relative of Miüsov, present at the inn with Grushenka and the Pole.
VII: The First and Rightful Lover
Engages playfully with Maximov's stories, laughing and questioning him. He is excited by the absurd anecdotes and supports Grushenka's authority.
Delirium
Present during the orgy, he is drunk and makes a comment about Poland before leaving the room.
VIII: The Evidence of the Witnesses. The Babe
Called as a witness, appears reluctantly and confirms hearing about the 'sixth' thousand.
IX: They Carry Mitya Away
Runs out to shake Mitya's hand at parting; afterward sits in a corner, weeping bitterly, believing in Mitya's guilt and despairing of humanity.
III: A Little Demon
Mentioned by Lise as someone who dreams and has made love to her.

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See Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov in part i ii the old buffoon

See Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov in I: They Arrive at the Monastery