The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov

Fyodor's cousin and a liberal intellectual.

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Also known as Miüsov, Pyotr Alexandrovitch, Pyotr

First appearance: part i book ii an unfortunate gathering

Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov shows up with force in Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a relative of Adelaïda Ivanovna's family, part of the distinguished Miüsov family.

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Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov first appears in 0008 part i book ii an unfortunate gathering.

In Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov: Mentioned as a relative of Adelaïda Ivanovna's family, part of the distinguished Miüsov family.

Later, in II: He Gets Rid of His Eldest Son: Cousin of Mitya's mother who intervenes to become joint guardian and arranges for Mitya's education, but later forgets him.

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Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov
Mentioned as a relative of Adelaïda Ivanovna's family, part of the distinguished Miüsov family.
II: He Gets Rid of His Eldest Son
Cousin of Mitya's mother who intervenes to become joint guardian and arranges for Mitya's education, but later forgets him.
The Third Son, Alyosha
A man who comments on Alyosha's character, noting his self-sufficiency and goodness.
V: Elders
A liberal freethinker and atheist staying in the district; he eagerly joins the meeting out of boredom or curiosity, using his lawsuit with the monastery as a pretext.
I: They Arrive at the Monastery
Arrives in an elegant carriage with Kalganov; irritated by Fyodor's behavior and anxious about the visit.
The Old Buffoon
Irritated by Fyodor's buffoonery, tries to leave but is persuaded by the elder to stay.
V: So Be It! So Be It!
Grows increasingly irritated as his remarks are neglected; taunted by Fyodor Pavlovitch; dismisses Ivan's ideas as a 'Utopian dream.'
Why Is Such a Man Alive?
Repeats Ivan's controversial statement about immortality and morality, and later leaves the gathering in irritation.
The Scandalous Scene
Arrives at the Father Superior's dinner with conciliatory intentions, but is driven to fury by Fyodor Pavlovitch's antics and leaves in disgust.

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