War and Peace · Character
Bondarénko
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
He moves with headlong cheer, rushing toward the horse with a buoyant toss of his head. There is an easy, infectious liveliness in the way he reaches for the reins.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
Bondarénko is briefly glimpsed as a Ukrainian hussar hurrying toward a horse. He tosses his head gaily and takes the reins of its snaffle bridle. The text provides no further account of his life or role.
Description
Bondarénko is a male Ukrainian hussar, shown rushing toward a horse with his head tossed gaily. He reaches for the reins of a snaffle bridle. His face, hair, eyes, build, and uniform are not described; his lively movement is his only distinctive visual impression.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Nicholas Rostóvofficer and orderly
Bondarénko tends Rostóv’s horse. Rostóv treats him warmly and generously, showing the brotherly cordiality he extends to the men serving him.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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