Erkel Character Analysis in Demons

Erkel is a member of the revolutionary faction. He is in charge of bringing Shatov to the outskirts of Varvara’s estate when the revolutionary faction murders him. Erkel is a true believer in the revolutionary cause and refuses to answer questions from authorities even after Lyamshin and Virginsky have confessed and implicated Erkel in Shatov’s murder.

Erkel Character Timeline in Demons

The timeline below shows where the character Erkel appears in Demons. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

After Shatov returns to his apartment, he hears a knock on his door. It’s Erkel, who is a representative from the Society. He says that the Society wants Shatov to... (full context)

...that, she exclaims that Nikolay is a scoundrel. The next night, Shatov goes to meet Erkel. Marie can’t believe Shatov is leaving her, but Shatov assuages her concerns by saying this... (full context)

...is a father, there’s no risk that he’ll inform on the group. Virginsky only finds Erkel and Lyamshin at home, though. After Virginsky tells Lyamshin what he thinks, Lyamshin is evasive... (full context)

Erkel approaches the group with Shatov. When Shatov gets close to the group, Liputin, Tolkachenko, and... (full context)

Pyotr goes to the train station the next morning accompanied by Erkel. Pyotr is bound for Petersburg. He is trying to remain undetected at the station without... (full context)

...Lebyadkin. Virginsky is arrested the same day that Lyamshin confesses. Virginsky also confesses to everything. Erkel is also arrested, but he stays silent when asked questions and confesses to nothing. The... (full context)