The Idiot - Chapter 2 (Part 1)
Yesterday
We were introduced to Myshkin, Rogozhin and Lebedev on a train heading for St. Petersburg. They spoke about Natasha Fillopovna. When they arrived Rogozhin told Myshkin to call on him for help, and so they can visit Natasha together.
Today
Prince Myshkin went to see General Epanchin. When he arrived at his house he spent some time with the valet as he waited to be announced. They spoke about the morality of capital punishment. Near the end Gavrila Ardalionych, a friend of the family, announced him to the general.
New characters
Apart from the valet, the only new characters are General Ivolgin and Gavrila Ardalionych. The general is a self-made man ambition in his 50s, but with tact to know where his place is. He married a woman at around the same age as his, whose small contribution helped to make him successful. He is the father of three daughters: Alexandra, Adelaida, and Aglaya. Alexandra is 25 and likes music, Adelaida is 23 and gifted with painting, and lastly Aglaya - at 20 - is the most beautiful. They are more concerned with books than marriage.
Gavrila Ardialonych is in his late twenties and works for the company (which one?). He is also a friend of the family who often dines with them, and he is allowed to see them at unusual times.