Identity and Self-Discovery

Characters such as Henry Bohun and Vera undergo profound personal transformations, shedding superficial self-satisfaction or pride to confront deeper truths about themselves, their desires, and their place in a chaotic world.

Vera and Nina's contrasting personalities explore themes of personal identity and the search for self amidst societal change.

Bohun's adoption of Russia as part of his identity ('I really think I do understand Russia') and his self-perception as 'absolutely right' highlight his ongoing, albeit misguided, self-discovery.

Lawrence's hidden past and reluctance to reveal his Russian background suggest a complex identity, while Bohun's need to be taken seriously reveals his own insecurities.

Bohun's internal struggle with his own poses and sentimentalities, observed by a critical inner 'creature,' reflects his journey of self-discovery.