Dubrovsky

Main Characters and Their Development

• Vladimir Dubrovsky - the main character of the novel, a young nobleman who becomes a robber after the unjust seizure of his estate. At the beginning of the novel, he is portrayed as a noble and honest person, but circumstances force him to change his life and become a avenger. Throughout the story, he demonstrates courage, determination, and nobility, despite his new role.
• Kirill Petrovich Troekurov - a wealthy and influential landowner, neighbor, and enemy of the Dubrovsky family. He is cruel and self-centered, using his position to achieve personal goals. At the beginning of the novel, he is portrayed as a domineering and despotic person, but by the end, his character becomes more complex, revealing his internal contradictions.
• Masha Troekurova - the daughter of Kirill Petrovich, and Vladimir Dubrovsky's beloved. She is beautiful, kind, and intelligent, but is under the strong influence of her father. Throughout the story, she shows resilience and determination, trying to resist her father's will and follow her heart.
• Andrey Gavrilovich Dubrovsky - Vladimir's father, an old nobleman who loses his estate due to Troekurov's schemes. At the beginning of the novel, he is portrayed as an honest and fair person, but his health and spirit break under the pressure of injustice, leading to his early death.