The Last Bow

Main Characters and Their Development

• Vanya - the main character through whom the author conveys his childhood and adolescent impressions. Vanya grows up in the village, his childhood filled with hardships but also joys. He learns to understand people, nature, and himself, gradually maturing and gaining life wisdom.
• Grandmother Katerina Petrovna - an important figure in Vanya's life, she replaces his mother. Wise, kind, and caring, she teaches Vanya love and compassion, passing on traditions and values.
• Grandfather - a strict but fair man who teaches Vanya diligence and responsibility. His influence helps Vanya shape his character and outlook on life.
• Vanya's Mother - appears in memories and dreams, symbolizing loss and longing for parental love, deeply affecting Vanya's inner world.
• Vanya's Father - the father's image in the book is ambiguous, absent from Vanya's life, causing the boy feelings of loneliness and incompleteness.