The Created Legend · Character

Dmitry Matov

A relative or associate of Piotr Matov, possibly a student.

minor

Also known as Dmitry Alexandrovitch Matov, Matov

First appearance: xii

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Piotr Matov is irritated by Stchemilov's presence and engages in sharp political banter.

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With Trirodov (family): Dmitry Matov is Matov's brother, and he shares a strained, competitive relationship with Trirodov due to family loyalties. With Trirodov (family): Dmitry Matov is Matov's brother, and he shares a…

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Political and Romantic Entanglements
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V
Piotr Matov is irritated by Stchemilov's presence and engages in sharp political banter.
VII
Piotr Matov is hostile toward Trirodov, arguing against his utopian ideas and defending culture against revolutionary destruction.
VIII
Deceased father of Piotr and Misha; his scandalous life, mysterious wealth, and violent death are recounted in the chapter.
IX
Piotr Matov arrives and defends the sisters from Ostrov, calling him a vagrant and ordering him away.
XI
Jealous of Trirodov, provokes him by mentioning Ostrov, and later argues with Elisaveta.
XVIII
Piotr Matov loves Elisaveta helplessly and jealously. He encounters Trirodov by the river and feels pity and confusion. Later, he feels a new love for Elena.
XIX
Struggles with jealousy and hatred of Trirodov, makes unpleasant scenes, and visits Trirodov's house.
Chapter XX
Piotr Matov; agrees to accompany Ostrov to the monastery despite earlier unfriendly circumstances.
XXI
Dmitry Matov, Piotr's father, is recalled in Trirodov's memory as a police spy who was betrayed and killed by Trirodov, Ostrov, and Krovlin.
XXIII
Piotr Ivanitch (Matov) is mentioned as a late visitor who overhears a remark about his lateness.
XXVII
Despairing over Elisaveta's choice, but begins to feel a sweet agitation from Elena's loving looks.
XXXIII
Arrives with Rameyev at Trirodov's, engages in philosophical discussion about war and worldviews.

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