# V explained — Resurrection

> Chapter companion for Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

## What happens

Nekhlúdoff arrives at the courthouse and joins the other jurymen in the waiting room. He observes the bustling activity, meets a friendly merchant named Baklashéff, and is greeted with unwelcome familiarity by Peter Gerasimovitch, a former tutor. The jurymen discuss a civil case involving a celebrated advocate, and Nekhlúdoff feels a sense of superiority and irritation at the lack of deference shown to him.

## Themes in this chapter

### Social Class and Inequality

Nekhlúdoff's sense of superiority and his irritation at Peter Gerasimovitch's familiarity highlight class distinctions and social hierarchies within the jury room.

## Character check-ins

### Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhludoff

Arrives late at the courthouse, feels superior to the other jurymen, and is annoyed by Peter Gerasimovitch's familiarity.

### Peter Gerasimovitch

Former tutor of Nekhlúdoff's sister, now a schoolmaster; greets Nekhlúdoff with boisterous laughter and familiarity.

### Baklashéff

A merchant of the Second Guild, cheerful and friendly, introduces himself to Nekhlúdoff in the jurymen's room.

## Key lines

> The advocate is a genius.

The lawyer is exceptionally clever.

_A juryman praises a celebrated advocate for his skillful handling of a civil case._

> I call this being public spirited. But just wait until you get hungry or sleepy; you’ll sing to another tune then.

I admire your civic duty, but you'll change your mind when you're tired or hungry.

_Peter Gerasimovitch teases Nekhlúdoff about his willingness to serve on the jury._

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