Myshkin's Romantic Love for Aglaya
The IdiotMyshkin's romantic feelings for Aglaya and their development.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
Bearing strength in each eventdecreasingFirst Meeting
First Meeting
The Epanchin Drawing Room
Myshkin is struck by Aglaya's beauty and spirit. He writes her a letter.
Growing Attraction
He is drawn to her purity and intelligence.
The Green Bench
The Green Bench
Secret Meetings
Aglaya and Myshkin meet in the park. She confesses her desire to run away with him.
Love Declared
They express their love, but Nastasya's shadow looms.
The Break
The Break
Aglaya's Ultimatum
Aglaya demands Myshkin choose between her and Nastasya. He cannot abandon Nastasya.
Heartbreak
Aglaya flees, and their love is destroyed.
early in the novel
during the summer
the confrontation
