The Idiot, Chapter 10 summary
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In Chapter 10, Rogojin arrives with a noisy crowd, challenges Gania over Nastasia Philipovna, and offers increasing sums of money while she denies agreeing to the marriage. Gania strikes the prince for protecting Varia, and the prince’s reproach prompts Nastasia to show Nina Alexandrovna a gentler side before leaving.
What happens
- Rogojin enters with his followers, insults Gania, and reacts with despair when he sees Nastasia Philipovna.
- Nastasia denies agreeing to marry Gania, and Rogojin offers money, raising the amount to a hundred thousand rubles.
- Varia demands Nastasia’s removal, Gania grabs Varia, and she spits in his face.
- The prince stops Gania from hitting Varia, receives a slap himself, and refuses to let Gania hurt her.
- The prince challenges Nastasia’s behavior, and she returns to kiss Nina Alexandrovna’s hand and quietly agrees with him.
- Nastasia leaves, and Rogojin departs with his crowd while Gania remains confused and uneasy.
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