The Adolescent
Main Characters and Their Development
- Arkady Dolgoruky - the main character and narrator of the novel, a young man striving for self-assertion and searching for his place in life. His development involves internal conflicts, quests for truth, and attempts to understand the world around him and himself.
- Andrey Petrovich Versilov - Arkady's presumed father, a complex and contradictory character who significantly influences the protagonist's life. His relationship with Arkady is fraught with tension and ambiguity.
- Sofya Andreyevna Dolgorukaya - Arkady's mother, a woman with a difficult past who tries to keep the family together and maintain a relationship with her son.
- Katerina Nikolaevna Akhmakova - a young woman whom Arkady loves. She plays an important role in his life and is the object of his romantic aspirations.
- Tatyana Pavlovna - a close family friend who cares for Arkady and supports him in difficult times.
Date of publication: 24 February 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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