Hadji Murat

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1912

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-6

Chapters 7-12

Chapters 13-19

Chapters 20-25

Character Analysis

Themes

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

How does Tolstoy portray the cultural and ideological differences between the Russians and the Chechens?

Analyze the portrayal of Russian imperialism in Hadji Murat. How does Tolstoy critique the Russian Empire’s policies and actions in the Caucasus?

Discuss the narrative structure of Hadji Murat. How does Tolstoy's use of multiple perspectives and storytelling affect the reader's understanding of the novel's themes and characters?