# Jean Sólovtsof — What Is to Be Done? character guide

> Jean Sólovtsof in What Is to Be Done? by Nikolay Chernyshevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sólovtsof

**First appearance:** 0016-part-ii-first-love-and-legal-marriage

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/iv)

The suitor rejected by Pólozof; writes passionate, humble letters to Katerina, which eventually deepen her attachment.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/v)

The man Katerina loves; described as a bad man without heart.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/vi)

The bridegroom who is summoned by Pólozof and makes a gentle, self-respecting explanation, being acknowledged on condition of a three-month delay.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/vii)

Reveals his greed and contempt for women when confronted with the postponement of the wedding, leading to the end of the engagement.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/viii)

Mentioned as the object of Katerina's past love, based on his letters.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/xviii)

Referenced as the subject of Katerina Vasílyevna's past childish love.

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