The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Main Characters and Their Development

• Grusha Vashnadze - the protagonist, a servant who saves and raises the child left behind in the chaos of war. Her character evolves from a simple servant to a selfless and caring mother willing to do anything to protect the child.
• Azdak - the judge who ultimately decides the child's fate. His character develops from a corrupt and cynical man to a fair judge who makes a wise decision in favor of Grusha.
• Michael - the child saved by Grusha. Although not an active character, his fate is central to the plot's development.
• Natella Abashvili - Michael's mother, who abandons him in a moment of danger. Her character represents a selfish and irresponsible mother concerned only with her own well-being.