War and Peace · Character
Ermólov
Also known as Yermolov, Aleksey Yermolov
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 175
He has the physical force of a man who seems to fill the space around him, his face flushed with animation. Even when others are weighing their words, he gives the impression of blunt energy and confidence.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 175
- Books
- 1
Ermólov emerges as a formidable military figure whose reputation and directness make him a force in councils of war. He is associated with the party urging bold action, and his name becomes entangled with claims of military credit and the hard choices surrounding the defense of Moscow. At Kutúzov’s direction he inspects a position and judges that a fight before Moscow is impossible, then sits among the officers at the council that must face the consequences. Tolstoy presents him as imposing and self-assured, a man whose martial presence carries weight even when he is not at the center of events.
Description
Ermólov is a big, imposing man, with a flushed face that readily becomes animated. His substantial build and forceful bearing make him seem to command attention even in a room crowded with officers. The text provides no reliable detail about his hair, eyes, age, or distinguishing marks, and does not specify his uniform.
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- MI
Mikhail Illarionovich Kutúzovcommander in chief and subordinate general
Ermólov is among the senior officers eager to attack and distinguish himself during the French retreat, while Kutúzov uses his authority to try to restrain such attacks.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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