# Platón Karatáev — War and Peace character guide

> Platón Karatáev in War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Platón, Karatáev, And Karatáev

**First appearance:** 0320-iv

## Who they are

A simple, philosophical peasant soldier Pierre meets in captivity, who profoundly influences his worldview.

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