The Conscience Stricken Man

Shatov reveals to Stavrogin that the slap had nothing to do with adultery and was instead because of Shatov’s own disappointed idealism in Stavrogin. Stavrogin is married to Marya Timofeevna, and lets her sit in a corner, while her alcoholic brother physically abuses her. Shatov expects Stavrogin to be the shining prince, who steps in and fixes everythi…