A Weak Heart
rus. Слабое сердце · 1848
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Vasily Dmitrievich — the main character, a young man working as a scribe. He is diligent and hardworking, but he has a weak heart in a metaphorical sense — he is very sensitive and emotional. His life changes when he falls in love and plans to marry, but fear of the future and responsibility leads him to a nervous breakdown.
- Arkady Ivanovich Nefedovich — Vasily Dmitrievich's friend and colleague. He supports Vasily and tries to help him cope with difficulties. Arkady is more balanced and rational than Vasily, and his friendship plays an important role in the main character's life.
Date of publication: 24 February 2025
Updated: 17 May 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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