Character guide

Peter Ignátitch

major

Also known as Peter, Peter One

A wealthy peasant who marries Anísya and becomes a central figure in the household.

Anísya

major

Also known as Anísya Daddy Akím, Anísya Sighs, Anísya Quite pale

Peter's wife, involved in a love triangle with Nikíta and her husband.

Nikíta

major

Also known as Nikíta Laughs, Nikíta Mother, Nikíta Crossing, Nikíta Laughing, Nikíta Snivels

A young laborer who becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with Anísya.

Akím

supporting

Also known as Enter Akím, Daddy Akím, Akím Excitedly

An elderly peasant, father of Nikíta, who represents moral conscience.

Matryóna

supporting

Also known as Matryóna Hush, Matryóna Have, Mother Matryóna, Matryóna Sitting, Matryóna Whispers, old Granny Matryóna, Granny Matryóna, Matryóna Laughs

Nikíta's mother, a cunning and manipulative woman who schemes for her son.

Akoulína

supporting

Also known as Akoulína Iván, Enter Akoulína, Akoulína Nan, Akoulína Goes, Akoulína He

Peter's daughter, who becomes pregnant by Nikíta and suffers tragedy.

Nan

supporting

Also known as Nan Daddy, Nan What bogey, Nan Sees Nikíta, Nan Mother, Nan Blest, Nan Germans

A young girl, likely Akoulína's child, who appears in key scenes.

Marína

supporting

Also known as little Marína, Marína Alone

A former lover of Nikíta, later married to another man.

Mítritch

minor

An old servant or worker in the household, offering commentary.

Police Officer

minor

A law enforcement figure who appears to investigate events.

Iván Moséitch

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or relative.

Simon Matvéyitch

minor

Also known as Simon

A man who marries Marína after her affair with Nikíta.

Anna Petróvna

minor

A minor female character, possibly a neighbor.

Martha

minor

Also known as Aunt Martha

An aunt or older woman in the community.

Neighbour

minor

Also known as Neighbour Starting

A neighbor who interacts with the main characters.

Sister

minor

A generic sister character, possibly a nun or relative.

Mammie

minor

A maternal figure, possibly a nurse or grandmother.

The Master

minor

A landowner or authority figure mentioned in the play.

The Foundlings

minor

Orphaned children referenced in the story.