Resurrection

Main Characters and Their Development

• Nekhlyudov Dmitri Ivanovich: A nobleman who, in his youth, promised to marry Katusha but later forgot his promises and exchanged her for a life of social indulgence until he encountered her again in court as a juror. His meeting with Katusha in court and realization of his role in her downfall lead him to a spiritual awakening and attempts to make amends.
• Maslova Ekaterina Mikhailovna, known as Katusha: A former maid in the house of Nekhlyudov's aunt, who later became a prostitute after being betrayed by Nekhlyudov, who once promised to marry her but forgot his promises. She is wrongly accused of poisoning and appears in court, where Nekhlyudov comes to understand his responsibility for her fate.