Likhonin

Liubka

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Liuba

Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka.

Soloviev

Likhonin and Soloviev are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, possibly as fellow patrons.

Boris Sobashnikov

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

Liuba

Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka.

Boris Sobashnikov

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

Liubka

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Liubka

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Liuba

Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka.

Soloviev

Likhonin and Soloviev are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, possibly as fellow patrons.

Boris Sobashnikov

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

IX

An old student and anarchist-theoretic; he proposes visiting the brothel and mocks Yarchenko's moral objections.

X

Interacts with Platonov, prompting him to continue his speech and later proposing a toast.

XI

Tries to calm the quarrel and covers Pasha with his coat.

XII

Engages in debate with Platonov, questioning his motives for frequenting the brothel and struggling to reconcile Platonov's anarchist views with his own emerging thoughts.

Chapter XIII

The student who resolves to rescue Liubka from prostitution, arguing passionately against societal indifference.

IX

Delivers a grandiloquent speech to Liubka about rescuing her, sees himself as a father and brother, and feels pride in his noble action.

X

Rescues Liubka from the brothel and brings her to his room, but begins to doubt his impulsive decision.

XI

Wanders the city in a sleepless, elevated mood, observing life with detached clarity; joins the market revelry with Glycera.

XII

Wakes with shame and self-loathing after taking Liubka; tries to redefine their relationship as platonic friendship.

Chapter XIII

Defends Liubka, declares her his friend and sister, and seeks help from his comrades.

XIV

Defends his rescue project, arranges a private room, and outlines plans for Liubka's education and work; shows determination but also some insincerity.

XV

Struggles with the bureaucratic and moral challenges of rescuing Liubka, feeling anxious and out of place.

XVI

Struggles with resentment and shame over his relationship with Liubka, feeling degraded by his comrades' thoughts. He attempts to educate her but grows impatient and secretly hostile.

XVII

Dismisses Liubka's complaints about Simanovsky, feels burdened by the relationship, and suggests she return home to start a new life.

I

Mentioned as having abandoned Liubka and left town after the incident.