# XVIII explained — Resurrection

> Chapter companion for Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

## What happens

Nekhlúdoff recalls his past with Katúsha and his cowardly abandonment after seducing her. He remembers giving her money and trying to forget his sin, but the memory returns painfully. Schönbock visits and they leave together, Nekhlúdoff suppressing his guilt.

## Themes in this chapter

### Moral Awakening and Redemption

Nekhlúdoff struggles with guilt over his past actions, hinting at a potential moral awakening.

### Social Class and Inequality

Nekhlúdoff's treatment of Katúsha reflects the power imbalance between a nobleman and a peasant girl.

## Character check-ins

### Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhludoff

Reflects on his past seduction of Katúsha and his attempts to forget his guilt.

### Katerina Maslova

Mentioned as the object of Nekhlúdoff's past sin; he gave her money and left.

### Schonbock

Visits Nekhlúdoff at his aunts' house, flaunts generosity, and leaves with him.

## Key lines

> He gave her what seemed to him a liberal amount, considering his and her station.

He gave her money that he thought was generous given their different social positions.

_Highlights Nekhlúdoff's attempt to assuage his guilt through material compensation._

> In his soul—in the very depths of his soul—he knew that he had acted in a base, cruel, cowardly manner.

Deep down, he recognized that his behavior was vile, heartless, and cowardly.

_Shows Nekhlúdoff's internal conflict and awareness of his moral failing._

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