Suddenly the arrival of Nicholas Stavrogin is announce, who had expected only in a month. Soon Captain Lebyadkin arrived to get his sister and, in vague speeches, interspersed with verses of his own composition, referred to some terrible secret, and hinted at some of his rights. There agitated Stepan Trofimovich is already waiting, as his engagement has been scheduled on this day. Intrigued lady, who recently has received an anonymous letter in which it is reported that in her fate will play a major role some limping woman, invites her o her house, Lisa Tushino goes with them. In the cathedral to Varvara Petrovna suddenly approaches Maria Timofeevna Lebyadkin and kisses her hand. He in some horror, though not without excitement, is preparing to propose. His mother, Varvara Petrovna Stavrogin, a strong and domineering woman, is disturbed by attention of her son to her ward Daria Shatov and is interested in his marriage with her friend Lisa Tushino’s daughter, so she decides to marry Daria with Stepan Trofimovich.

In the end, everything was explained as the delirium tremens. Four years ago in his hometown he caused general indignation: had pulled by the nose a venerable man Gaganov, had bitten the ear of the governor, publicly kissed another man's wife.

He served in the elite Guards regiment, shot in a duel, and was demoted and then plunged into the wildest licentiousness. First beautiful, now he dropped, is playing cards, and indulges in champagne.Īrrival of Nicholas Stavrogin - a very 'mysterious and novelistic' personality is awaited. He was the teacher of many heroes of the novel. His story begins with the story of Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovenskii, the idealist of the forties, and of his complex platonic relationship with Varvara Petrovna Stavrogin - a provincial noble lady, whose patronage he enjoyed.Īround Verkhovenskii grouped a local liberal-minded youth. The events are described by the reporter, who is also a participant of the events described. The action of the novel is set in a provincial town in the early autumn. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

Demons novel by fyodor dostoevsky