Aglaya Epanchin's Marriage to the Polish Count

Aglaya's unhappy marriage after her rejection of Myshkin.

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Rejection 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 Withdrawal She becomes ill and withdrawn, refusing to see anyone.

Marriage

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.

Estrangement

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

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