# The Power of Darkness — Character guide

> Key figures in The Power of Darkness by Leo Tolstoy.

- [Peter Ignátitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/peter_ignatitch.md): A wealthy peasant who marries Anísya and becomes a central figure in the household.
- [Anísya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/anisya.md): Peter's wife, involved in a love triangle with Nikíta and her husband.
- [Nikíta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/nikita.md): A young laborer who becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with Anísya.
- [Akím](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/akim.md): An elderly peasant, father of Nikíta, who represents moral conscience.
- [Matryóna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/matryona.md): Nikíta's mother, a cunning and manipulative woman who schemes for her son.
- [Akoulína](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/akoulina.md): Peter's daughter, who becomes pregnant by Nikíta and suffers tragedy.
- [Nan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/nan.md): A young girl, likely Akoulína's child, who appears in key scenes.
- [Marína](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/marina.md): A former lover of Nikíta, later married to another man.
- [Mítritch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/mitritch.md): An old servant or worker in the household, offering commentary.
- [Police Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/police_officer.md): A law enforcement figure who appears to investigate events.
- [Iván Moséitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/ivan_moseitch.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
- [Simon Matvéyitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/simon_matveyitch.md): A man who marries Marína after her affair with Nikíta.
- [Anna Petróvna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/anna_petrovna.md): A minor female character, possibly a neighbor.
- [Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/martha.md): An aunt or older woman in the community.
- [Neighbour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/neighbour.md): A neighbor who interacts with the main characters.
- [Sister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/sister.md): A generic sister character, possibly a nun or relative.
- [Mammie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/mammie.md): A maternal figure, possibly a nurse or grandmother.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/the_master.md): A landowner or authority figure mentioned in the play.
- [The Foundlings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_power_of_darkness_se/characters/foundlings.md): Orphaned children referenced in the story.

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