A Sportsman's Sketches

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Narrator - a hunter who travels through villages and meets various people. He is observant and sensitive to human suffering and injustice, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of peasant life.
• Yermolai - the narrator's constant companion, a simple and good-natured peasant who knows nature and hunting well. He embodies the typical Russian peasant with his wisdom and simplicity.
• Kasyanych - an old peasant living in poverty but maintaining dignity and inner strength. His character shows the resilience and patience of the Russian people.
• Lukerya - a peasant woman suffering from a severe illness but retaining cheerfulness and hope for the better. Her character symbolizes resilience and hope.
• Gavrila - the estate manager, a cruel and despotic man who abuses his power. His character highlights the dark sides of serfdom and human nature.
• Khor and Kalinych - two peasants representing opposite types: Khor is practical and calculating, while Kalinych is dreamy and good-natured. Their characters showcase the diversity of peasant life and personalities.