Lebedev's Intrigues and Family
The IdiotThe machinations of Lukian Lebedev and his relationship with his family.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
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