The story primarily focuses on Ivan Andreich Laevsky and Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, lovers who have moved to the Caucasus.
In fact, Von Koren feels killing Laevsky would be beneficial to society, an act.
The scientist Von Koren feels that Laevsky\'s slovenly lifestyle is worthless.
Laevsky drinks, gambles, and lacks direction.
Laevsky confides in his friend Samoilenko that he no longer loves Nadyezhda.
Nadezhda is married to another man and some townspeople disapprove of the couple living together.
The story primarily focuses on Ivan Andreich Laevsky and Nadyezhda Fyodorovna, lovers who have moved to the Caucasus