War and Peace · Character
Matthew Ermíshin
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 343
Matthew Ermíshin is evoked through the evidence of his work: a thrifty, comfortably established farmer whose household can keep at a demanding task through the night. There is quiet force in that image—steady labor, practical judgment, and a family moving together by lamplight.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 343
- Books
- 1
Matthew Ermíshin is a thrifty, well-to-do peasant whose farming earns Nicholas’s admiration. He and his family have carted corn all night, an act of collective industry that leaves a lasting impression on Nicholas. Beyond this glimpse, the text does not develop his personal story.
Description
Matthew Ermíshin is identified as a thrifty, well-to-do peasant farmer, but his face, coloring, hair, eyes, and build are not described. His life is associated with practical agricultural work, including hauling corn with his family through the night; any clothing should remain simple and functional rather than assigned specific details. His defining impression is one of capable, sustained industry.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Nicholas Rostóvlandowner and peasant farmer
Nicholas admires Matthew's efficient farming and cites his hard work as an example. Nicholas's estate management is shaped by close observation of peasant labor and practical knowledge.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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