The Captain's Daughter

Main Characters and Their Development

• Pyotr Grinev — the main character, a young nobleman. His primary qualities are honor and nobility.
• Maria Mironova (Masha) — the daughter of the fortress commander, an embodiment of pure and devoted love.
• Yemelyan Pugachev — the leader of the peasant uprising, a complex character who is both an enemy and, in some sense, a protector of Grinev.
• Savelich — Grinev's loyal servant, a model of devotion and care.
• Alexei Shvabrin — Grinev's rival, depicted as a negative character, in love with Masha. He is willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
• Commander Mironov and his wife — Masha's parents. Their main qualities are decency and genuine parental care.