# XXVIII explained — Resurrection

> Chapter companion for Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

## What happens

Nekhlúdoff experiences a profound moral awakening, recognizing the vast gap between his past ideals and his current corrupt life. He resolves to break free from lies, confess his sins, and seek redemption, particularly regarding his treatment of Katúsha. He prays for purification and feels a renewed spiritual strength.

## Themes in this chapter

### Moral Awakening and Redemption

Nekhlúdoff undergoes a profound spiritual cleansing, resolving to confess his sins and live truthfully.

### Hypocrisy of Religion and Morality

Nekhlúdoff condemns the lies and false morality of his social circle, including his own past actions.

### Social Class and Inequality

Nekhlúdoff's guilt over his wealth and privilege contrasts with Maslova's suffering as a prisoner.

## Character check-ins

### Prince Dmitri Ivanovich Nekhludoff

Experiences a spiritual awakening, resolves to confess his sins and change his life.

### Missy

Nekhlúdoff feels bound to her but decides he cannot marry her, viewing their relationship as false.

### Katerina Maslova

Nekhlúdoff recalls his love for her and his guilt, resolving to atone for his sin.

### Corney

Nekhlúdoff's manservant, who he dismisses brusquely due to his inner turmoil.

### Agraphena Petrovna

Nekhlúdoff avoids her to be alone with his thoughts.

### Mary Ivanovna (Mariette)

Nekhlúdoff considers his deceitful relationship with her and her husband.

## Key lines

> His soul needed cleansing as a watch does.

His inner self required a thorough purification, much like a clock needs cleaning to function properly.

_Metaphor for Nekhlúdoff's spiritual renewal._

> At any cost I will break this lie which binds me and confess everything, and will tell everybody the truth, and act the truth.

No matter the consequences, I will shatter the deception that traps me, admit all, speak honestly to everyone, and live truthfully.

_Nekhlúdoff's decisive resolution to change his life._

> He felt himself one with Him, and therefore felt not only the freedom, fullness and joy of life, but all the power of righteousness.

He sensed unity with God, experiencing liberation, completeness, happiness, and the strength to do what is right.

_Description of Nekhlúdoff's spiritual awakening._

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