Aglaya Epanchin's Marriage to the Polish Count

The Idiot

Aglaya's unhappy marriage after her rejection of Myshkin.

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Rejection of MyshkinRejection of Myshkin
Rejection of Myshkin Heartbreak After Myshkin chooses Nastasya, Aglaya is devastated. She breaks off all contact. Withdrawal She becomes ill and withdrawn, refusing to see anyone.
MarriageMarriage
Marriage The Polish Count Aglaya marries a Polish count, an exile, against her parents' wishes. She is attracted to his patriotic fervor. Disillusionment The count turns out to be a fraud and a fanatic. The marriage is unhappy.
EstrangementEstrangement
Estrangement Separation from Family Aglaya becomes estranged from her family, joining a Polish nationalist committee. Her fate is tragic.
after the confrontation with Nastasya
some months later
later