# Ferdyshchenko — The Idiot character guide

> Ferdyshchenko in The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ferdishenko, spare Ferdishenko, Mr. Ferdishenko, wretched Ferdishenko, This Ferdishenko

**First appearance:** 0009-part-i-x

## Who they are

A vulgar hanger-on at Nastasya Filippovna's party.

## In the story

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_idiot_se/chapters/part-i-viii)

Ferdishenko is a lodger who introduces himself to the prince with eccentric and impudent behavior, warning him not to lend money.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_idiot_se/chapters/part-i-ix)

Adds commentary and leads the general to Nastasia, enjoying the chaos.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_idiot_se/chapters/part-i-xiii)

Proposes the confessional game, enthusiastically encouraging the guests to participate, and is the first to draw a turn.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_idiot_se/chapters/part-i-xiv)

Tells a story about stealing a three-rouble note, causing discomfort and anger among the guests.

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