The Brothers Karamazov · Character

Smurov

A schoolboy and friend of Kolya Krassotkin.

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Also known as Clever little Smurov, little Smurov

Smurov shows up with force in A Meeting with the Schoolboys. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A left-handed boy among the group throwing stones at the solitary boy.

Smurov first appears in 0074 part iv i kolya krassotkin.

In A Meeting with the Schoolboys: A left-handed boy among the group throwing stones at the solitary boy.

Later, in Book X: The Boys: Smurov is one of the boys in Kolya's group, who reports to Alyosha about the bullying of Ilusha.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

This scene is the dramatic climax because it centers on Katerina Ivanovna’s hysterical, guilt-ridden declarati…

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A Meeting with the Schoolboys
A left-handed boy among the group throwing stones at the solitary boy.
Book X: The Boys
Smurov is one of the boys in Kolya's group, who reports to Alyosha about the bullying of Ilusha.
The Schoolboy
Smurov meets Kolya and accompanies him, providing updates on Ilusha's condition and expressing concern about his health.
IV: The Lost Dog
Mentioned as having reported that Kolya was looking for the dog.
By Ilusha's Bedside
Among the boys, expresses regret at not guessing Kolya's plan.
Epilogue
One of the boys at the grave, participating in the farewell to Ilusha.

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