Nastasya Filippovna Barashkova

I

Mentioned as the object of Rogozhin's obsession; receives the diamond earrings.

III

Her portrait is examined and discussed; the prince comments on her beauty and possible suffering.

IV

Nastasia is the central figure in the marriage scheme; she responds to Totski and Epanchin's proposal with unexpected seriousness and courtesy, expressing a desire for family life but uncertainty about Gania.

VII

Her portrait is examined and discussed; the prince notes suffering and power in her face.

Chapter VIII

Nastasia Philipovna arrives unexpectedly, angry and imperious, demanding to be announced and immediately dominating the scene.

IX

Arrives unexpectedly at the Ivolgins', mocking Gania and the family, and showing disdain for social conventions.

Chapter X

Visits the Ivolgins, displays mocking behavior but shows hidden vulnerability; kisses Nina Alexandrovna's hand.

XIII

Hosts the gathering, appears hysterical and agitated, laughing and then falling into gloom, and insists on playing Ferdishenko's confessional game.

XIV

Hosts the gathering, rejects Totski's proposal and gifts, declares her freedom, and asks Myshkin for his decision on her marriage.

Chapter XV

In a feverish, defiant mood, she mocks Gania and Totsky, declares her independence, and contemplates accepting Rogojin's offer.

Chapter XVI

Rejects Myshkin's proposal and leaves with Rogojin, declaring her freedom.

I

Fled to Moscow after the Ekaterinhof orgy, was discovered by Rogojin, disappeared again, and is rumored to have almost married him before vanishing once more.

II

Described by Lebedev as restless, mocking, deceitful, and violent; she insists on her freedom and is disgusted by her coming marriage, yet fears Rogozhin.

Chapter III

Discussed as the object of Rogojin's obsession; she is said to love Myshkin and to treat Rogojin with contempt and mockery.

V

Not present in the chapter; Myshkin learns she has gone to Pavlofsk with Daria Alexeyevna.

Chapter X

Appears suddenly in a passing carriage, calls out to Evgeny Pavlovitch, and reveals that Rogozhin has bought up his debts, causing a scandal.

Chapter XI

Nastasia is staying in Pavlovsk, driving in a smart carriage, and has attracted a following. Her mysterious actions and motives trouble the prince.

Chapter II

Appears suddenly at the park, publicly humiliates Evgeny Pavlovich by announcing his uncle's suicide and missing government funds.

III

Discussed by Rogojin as being in love with Myshkin and planning to marry him to Aglaya before marrying Rogojin herself.

Chapter VIII

Discussed extensively by Myshkin and Aglaya; her past, her relationship with Rogojin, and her letters to Aglaya.

Chapter X: The Nightmare Letters and the Midnight Encounter

Writes three delirious letters to the prince, expressing love, fear of Rogojin, and a desire to unite him with Aglaya; later appears suddenly and kneels before him.

VIII

Hosts the meeting, initially restrained but becomes hysterical, claims the prince and drives Rogozhin away.

Chapter IX

Nastasya is hurrying the wedding and spends all her days and evenings with the prince. She is described as having 'intolerable pride' and 'insolent, rapacious egotism' by Evgeny Pavlovich, though the prince defends her as worthy of sympathy.

Chapter X

Alternates between hysterical fear of Rogojin and excited preparation for the wedding; her mood darkens as the ceremony approaches.

Chapter XI

Found dead on a bed in Rogojin's study, covered with a sheet, surrounded by scattered diamonds and silk dress pieces.