Is Dohokhov more than a scalawag in Persian dress?

[Fairy Wilbury]

Hmm…would he be spoiled? Bored maybe?

Yes, it is hard to speculate... but I'd rather think of him being spoiled. People like Dolokhov would literally die if bored (for example got ill). They can't survive without constant actions. I don't think that Onegin and Dolokhov share the same personality type.

Ironic, sort of, because Dolokhov was really playing the traitor here: Nicholai already was “with” Sonya.

That's true. But he didn't see that or should I say he would never admit. Surely he is an egocentric type.
And yes, maybe a bad expirience has caused such a suspiciousness.

[Eugenie]

He is believable. Does anyone know the author of the book on Leo Tolstoy himself? I read it once a long time ago and was fascinated by his home life and the fact that he would write on paper all over the place and leave it helter skelter and his wife would go about gathering it up and such. He was as glorious as any of his own characters.

[Alley]

You know....I've always wondered how Dolokhov would react to Anatole's death at Borodino. Essentially, would he care? And if yes, could he admit it, even to himself?

I've found it to be a great fanfic subject but the characterization is hard...given the complexity of Dolokhov's character. Would anyone mind/like to beta my little pet-peace? Just to spot for characterization so that I don't make out favorite bad-boy too out of character in my fangirl quest for sappiness. *glanced at Fairy Wilbury*

[nmstu]

I just finished the book and my question about the Dolokhov character is why there was no interaction between he and Pierre near the end, where Dolokhov is part of the force that ends up freeing Pierre. Perhaps it was enough for Tolstoy to have that happen, and there did not need to be any words exchanged between them? I guess I'm too used to Hollywood, and how a movie might do it. It was powerful enough for both of them to just be in that same scene.

[victorianfan]

Disclaimer: I'm only a third of the way through the book

Is Dolokhov an example of the Russian literature archetype of the "superfluous man"? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfluous_man) I read A Hero of Our Time and the main character, Pechorin, has a lot in common with Dolokhov: the need to control others, a disdain for society and social mores, and the destructive effect he has on both friends and enemies.

If Dolokhov is your favorite character in W&P, I recommend this book by Lermontov.

"A Hero of Our Time" is the best book, ever! However, I can't agree with you that Dolokhov is like Pechorin. Pechorin is emotionally crippled. He doesn't love or hate anybody or anything; nothing can arouse his soul.

[Fairy Wilbury]

2Alley

Oh, sorry, haven't been here for more than a year...

If you are still interested in beta reader - I am here for you

I think he does care about Anatole. And he would care about his death. He was kind of protective of this guy. But, yes, I think he would hardly admit that even to himself, 'though probably something would give away his feeling.

2nmstu

I guess it would be far too much. And what could Dolokhov possibly say to Pierre. It's not like he changed his attitudes, he simply let the past events go.