Wolves and Sheep

Main Characters and Their Development

• Meropa Davydovna Murzavetskaya — a wealthy widow, a cunning and deceitful woman who seeks to preserve and increase her wealth by any means. She manipulates those around her to achieve her goals.
• Pavel Ivanovich Berkutov — a young man who falls in love with Glafira and tries to counter Murzavetskaya's schemes. He is honest and noble, but his naivety and trustfulness make him vulnerable.
• Glafira Alekseevna — Murzavetskaya's niece, a beautiful and intelligent girl who becomes the object of her aunt's manipulations. She dreams of freedom and happiness but is forced to comply with Murzavetskaya's will.
• Apollon Viktorovich Chugunov — a wealthy landowner who also gets caught in Murzavetskaya's web of intrigue. He tries to maintain his dignity and independence but faces challenges.
• Anfusa Tikhonovna — Murzavetskaya's old servant, who is loyal to her mistress and assists in her schemes. She carries out all of Murzavetskaya's orders without considering morality or consequences.