Pólozof

I

Retired cavalry captain who built and lost a fortune; now managing a stearine factory and seeking to sell it.

II

Kátya's father, who indulges her freedom and rejects strict governesses, and whose immense wealth attracts many suitors.

III

Katerina's father, a millionaire who opposes the marriage and declares he would rather see his daughter die than marry the man she loves.

IV

Katerina's father; forbids her relationship with Sólovtsof, believing him to be a bad man, but remains unaware of the cause of her illness.

Chapter V

Stubborn father who refuses to allow his daughter to marry Sólovtsof.

VI

The stubborn father who is shocked into submission by the false consultation and becomes pliable under Kirsánof's advice.

VII

Katerina's father, who initially promised not to interfere and is falsely accused by Sólovtsof of intriguing against him.

VIII

Katerina's father, whose failure brings mixed feelings of pity and relief.

IX

Anxious to sell the stearine factory he co-owned and managed; hosts Beaumont for dinner after long negotiations.

X

Mentioned as the host of the dinner where Beaumont tells his story.

XI

Katerina's father; talks at length about his lost fortune and his hard work; tries to explain his daughter's melancholy as loss of confidence in men.

XIII

Reflects on Beaumont's suitability as a husband for his daughter, valuing money and brains over nobility.

Chapter XVI

Mentions his suspicion that Beaumont might propose to Katerina.

XVIII

Observes the conversations between his daughter and Beaumont, counts banknotes from the factory sale, and becomes accustomed to their unusual talk.

XXI

Remains in the factory apartment, enjoys patriarchal status, hosts gatherings.