Ganya's Ambition and Resentment

Ganya's ambitious nature and his resentment at his failures.

increasingBearing stren­gth in each eventdecreasing

Ambition

Ambition The Marriage Scheme Ganya hopes to marry Nastasya for money. He is ambitious but conflicted. The Letter to Aglaya He writes to Aglaya, hoping for her favor, but she rejects him.

Humiliation

Humiliation The Burning Money Nastasya humiliates Ganya. He faints from shame. Resentment He becomes bitter and resentful towards everyone.

Resignation

Resignation Loss of Hope Ganya loses his job and his chance with Aglaya. He resigns himself to a mediocre life. Bitterness He remains bitter, unable to forgive.

early in the novel

Nastasya's birthday

later