Nastasya's Ambivalent Feelings for Myshkin

The Idiot

Nastasya's conflicting emotions of love and self-hatred towards Myshkin.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

First Meeting First Meeting from "The Idiot". First Meeting The Portrait Nastasya is intrigued by Myshkin's innocence. She tests him.

First Meeting The Portrait Nastasya is intrigued by Myshkin's innocence. She tests him. The Birthday Party She is moved by his proposal but rejects him, believing she is unworthy.

Running Away Running Away from "The Idiot". Running Away To Rogozhin She leaves with Rogozhin, but later runs to Myshkin. She is torn between them.

Running Away To Rogozhin She leaves with Rogozhin, but later runs to Myshkin. She is torn between them. Letters to Aglaya She writes to Aglaya, urging her to marry Myshkin, showing her love for him.

Final Choice Final Choice from "The Idiot". Final Choice Fleeing the Wedding She cannot bear to marry Myshkin and ruin him. She flees with Rogozhin, leading to her death.

Final Choice from "The Idiot". Final Choice Fleeing the Wedding She cannot bear to marry Myshkin and ruin him. She flees with Rogozhin, leading to her death.

Final Choice Fleeing the Wedding She cannot bear to marry Myshkin and ruin him. She flees with Rogozhin, leading to her death. Love and Self-Destruction Her love for Myshkin is mixed with self-hatred.

early in the novel

after the birthday party

the wedding day