Confrontation between Aglaya and Nastasya

The Idiot

The direct confrontation between the two women over Myshkin.

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Aglaya's JealousyAglaya's Jealousy from "The Idiot". Aglaya's Jealousy Growing Tension Aglaya becomes jealous of Nastasya's hold on Myshkin. She reads Nastasya's letters and decides to confront her.
Aglaya's Jealousy Growing Tension Aglaya becomes jealous of Nastasya's hold on Myshkin. She reads Nastasya's letters and decides to confront her. The Meeting Arranged Through Hippolyte, Aglaya arranges a meeting at Nastasya's house.
The ConfrontationThe Confrontation from "The Idiot". The Confrontation Verbal Duel Aglaya insults Nastasya, calling her a fallen woman. Nastasya retaliates, and both women are furious.
The Confrontation Verbal Duel Aglaya insults Nastasya, calling her a fallen woman. Nastasya retaliates, and both women are furious. Myshkin's Choice Myshkin, torn between them, shows pity for Nastasya, causing Aglaya to flee in despair.
AftermathAftermath from "The Idiot". Aftermath Aglaya's Breakdown Aglaya runs away and later falls ill. She breaks off with Myshkin.
Aftermath Aglaya's Breakdown Aglaya runs away and later falls ill. She breaks off with Myshkin. Nastasya's Flight Nastasya, feeling victorious, agrees to marry Myshkin, but then flees with Rogozhin.
during the summer at Pavlovsk
the meeting at Nastasya's house
immediately after