The youngest, dowerless daughter. After a heartbreak caused by Paratov's departure, she agrees to marry Karandyshev out of despair. She later reunites with Paratov, runs away on his steamer, realizes she was used, and is fatally shot by Karandyshev.
A protective yet financially desperate mother who relies on her daughter's marriage for survival.
A passionate but ultimately doomed romantic connection that drives the central conflict.
A marriage of convenience born from desperation and social pressure.
An aged merchant who pursues Larisa with money and material promises.
A capable but ultimately passive friend who abandons Larisa when she needs support.
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