Katerina Vasílyevna

XVII: A Letter from Ekaterina Vasílyevna Pólozova

The letter writer, who enthusiastically describes her visit to Viéra Pavlovna's sewing shop and plans to establish a similar one.

Part V: New People, and the Finale

A character who undergoes transformation through the new people's influence, eventually marrying Charles Beaumont (Lopukhóf).

I

Mentioned as the daughter of Pólozof, who is grateful to Viéra Pavlovna's husband.

II

The chapter focuses on Kátya's upbringing, her freedom to read and dream, and her sudden decline in health at age seventeen.

III

The sick girl suffering from hopeless love; initially silent but eventually reveals the man's name to Kirsánof.

IV

Suffers from consumption due to suppressed love for Sólovtsof; hides her true feelings from her father.

Chapter V

Suffering from love for Sólovtsof; shows calm firmness and readiness to die.

VI

The sick girl whose mental suffering is the cause of her illness; she is grateful to Kirsánof for his intervention.

VII

Struggles with doubts about her fiancé Sólovtsof, postpones the wedding, and ultimately breaks the engagement after recognizing his true nature.

VIII

Reflects on her romantic disappointment with Jean Sólovtsof and her growing disillusionment with wealth and society.

XI

Melancholy and lonesome; expresses desire for meaningful work and frustration with societal restrictions on women; teaches little girls but feels it is insufficient; shows interest in Mrs. Kirsánova's cooperative.

XII

Visits Vera Pavlovna's workshop, is greatly inspired, and recounts her experience to Beaumont.

XIII

The object of Beaumont's intentions; Pólozof believes Beaumont is an excellent match for her.

XIV

Initially cool and suspicious of Beaumont, but soon engages in lively conversation and decides to trust him, offering to share information about the Kirsánofs.

XV

Her enthusiasm transforms into a constant, earnest mood; she reflects on Beaumont's feelings and concludes he may love her.

Chapter XVI

Shows concern for Beaumont's absence and visits him, demonstrating her growing attachment.

XVII

Visits Beaumont freely and speaks to him with casual familiarity, often leaving him with her father when tired.

XVIII

Engages in deep discussions with Beaumont about marriage, experience, and women's intellect; reflects on her own character and past love for Sólovtsof.

XIX

Visits Vera to announce her marriage to Beaumont, revealing Beaumont's prior knowledge of Vera.

XXI

Visits the factory with her husband; hosts gatherings there.

XXII

Lives in the adjoining apartment, runs her own sewing shop, prepares to pass medical examinations, and engages in playful debates with Vera.

XXIII

Hosts the party, expresses concern for the lady in mourning, and whispers to her husband about the possibility of a similar fate.