The Idiot · Character
Evgeny Pavlovich Radomsky
A polished, well-connected officer whose easy manners and dry intelligence make him a plausible suitor for Aglaya and a wary observer of Myshkin.
supporting
Also known as Evgenie Pavlovitch, Evgenie Pavlovitch Radomski, Evgenie, Radomski, the worthy Evgenie
First appearance: I
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Arrives in civilian clothes, causing surprise; jokes about retiring from service; engages with Aglaya about the 'poor knight'.
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Evgeny Pavlovich belongs to the same Petersburg world as the Epanchins, moving through it with the assurance of a man who has never had to scramble for position. He is drawn to Aglaya, yet his wit carries an edge of…
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- Other
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- Central characters in love triangle
- Minor and background characters
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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