Matov

Elisaveta

Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative.

Trirodov

Matov resents Trirodov as his romantic rival for Elisaveta's affections, leading to intense jealousy and antagonism.

Elena

Elena is romantically involved with Matov, though their relationship is complicated by Matov's obsession with Elisaveta.

Rameyev

Matov and Rameyev are political associates, collaborating on revolutionary activities but often clashing over strategy and ideology.

Ostrov

Matov and Ostrov are political adversaries, with Ostrov representing the repressive state that Matov seeks to overthrow.

Stchemilov

Matov and Stchemilov are rivals for influence and Elisaveta's attention, leading to mutual distrust and antagonism.

Elisaveta

Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative.

Trirodov

Matov resents Trirodov as his romantic rival for Elisaveta's affections, leading to intense jealousy and antagonism.

Elisaveta

Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative.

Rameyev

Matov and Rameyev are political associates, collaborating on revolutionary activities but often clashing over strategy and ideology.

Stchemilov

Matov and Stchemilov are rivals for influence and Elisaveta's attention, leading to mutual distrust and antagonism.

Elena

Elena is romantically involved with Matov, though their relationship is complicated by Matov's obsession with Elisaveta.

IV

Confesses his love to Elisaveta, argues passionately about politics and culture.

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

Piotr is in town shopping with his brother Misha; he shows hostility toward Trirodov, rooted in Trirodov's purchase of the family estate.

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.

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.