War and Peace · Character
Gerásim
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 245
Small and sallow-faced, Gerásim moves with the careful attention of someone who notices every sound in a quiet house. His wary, searching looks and measured gestures make him seem both discreet and quietly resourceful.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 245
- Books
- 1
Gerásim serves in Joseph Alexéevich’s household, where his watchful, practical manner makes him an unobtrusive presence. He accompanies Pierre and later tries to guide Makár Alexéevich, meeting the confusion around him with anxious attention and attempts at communication. In the unsettled household, he adapts to bewildering circumstances with caution, good humor, and an instinct for useful action.
Description
Gerásim is a small, elderly man with a distinctly sallow face and a clean-shaven, beardless chin. His precise hair color, eye color, and facial features beyond his complexion are not specified. He wears a plain frieze coat, and his cautious, attentive bearing gives him a quiet, watchful presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Pierre Bezúkhovconflicting source relationships
Gerásim helps Pierre prepare to remain in Moscow by obtaining a peasant’s coat and pistol. He also tries to restrain Makár Alexéevich when the old man seizes the weapon.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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