The Meek One

Interesting Facts

• «The Meek One» is one of Dostoevsky's most famous novellas, written in the form of a monologue, allowing for a deeper insight into the main character's psychology.
• The novella is based on real events that occurred in St. Petersburg in 1876, when a young girl committed suicide by jumping out of a window.
• Dostoevsky uses the theme of the 'little man', showing how social and personal circumstances can lead to tragedy.
• The main character, the husband of the meek one, engages in an internal dialogue, trying to understand the reasons for his wife's suicide, making the work deeply psychological.
• The novella explores themes of power, submission, and alienation, showing how unequal relationships can lead to catastrophic consequences.