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Main Characters and Their Development

• Dmitry Pavlovich Sanin — the main character of the novel, a young Russian nobleman who is in a state of emotional crisis at the beginning of the story. As the narrative unfolds, he falls in love with the Italian Gemma Roselli, leading to significant changes in his worldview and life priorities. His feelings for Gemma compel him to reassess his previous views on life and love.
• Gemma Roselli — a young Italian woman working in her family's confectionery in Frankfurt. She is the object of Sanin's affection. Gemma is an energetic, cheerful, and sincere girl whose behavior and outlook on life have a profound impact on Sanin.
• Maria Nikolaevna Polozova — a wealthy and beautiful woman whom Sanin meets later. She becomes his lover, but their relationship proves destructive for Sanin. Maria Nikolaevna embodies temptation and destruction, contrasting with Gemma's purity and sincerity.
• Emil Roselli — Gemma's brother, a young and energetic man who also plays an important role in Sanin's life. He assists Sanin in his attempts to win Gemma's heart and supports him in difficult moments.