Lebedev's Intrigues and Family

The machinations of Lukian Lebedev and his relationship with his family.

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Lebedev's Role

Lebedev's Role The Informer Lebedev is a petty clerk who spies on others and provides information to various parties. He is both servile and cunning. His Family He has a daughter Vera, who is kind, and a son Kostia. He also cares for his orphaned niece.

The Theft Plot

The Theft Plot The Missing Money Lebedev loses money and suspects General Ivolgin. He later finds it in his own coat lining, but continues to torment the general. Confession to the Prince He confesses his intrigues to Myshkin, revealing his duplicity.

After the Murder

After the Murder Involvement Lebedev helps organize the search for Nastasya and is present when the body is discovered. Continued Life He continues his petty existence, unchanged by the tragedy.

throughout the novel

during the summer at Pavlovsk

after Nastasya's death