Resurrection

Examine the structure of Resurrection as a journey narrative. How does the physical movement from courtroom to prison to Siberia mirror the internal moral transformation of the protagonist?

Discuss the use of side characters—such as the bureaucrats, revolutionaries, and convicts—as satirical and symbolic devices. How do these characters reinforce Tolstoy’s critique of systemic injustice?

How does Tolstoy differentiate between various kinds of love in Resurrection—romantic, platonic, compassionate, and spiritual? What role does love play in the possibility of redemption for different characters?