Prince Andrew Bolkónski

Natásha was once betrothed to Prince Andrew and remains connected to him through family. She calls their former quarrels her fault when speaking with Pierre.

Andrew’s first wife, Lise, has died. Her loss remains a deep grief for him and shapes Mary’s belief that Andrew may never marry again.

Mary is Prince Andrew’s sister and maintains a loving concern for his orphaned son, whom she fears is lonely without his own mother.

Andrew's unborn child is central to his farewell request: he asks his father to raise the boy if Andrew dies. The request shows Andrew's concern for the child's future and his doubts about leaving the child solely in Lise's care.

Prince Andrew is the boy’s late father. In a dream the boy feels his father’s loving approval and resolves to live in a way that would satisfy him.

Alpatych has served the Bolkónski household for decades, faithfully carrying out the family's instructions; Andrew trusts him to deliver urgent news and organize the family's departure.

Prince Andrew befriends Borís and uses his connections to help him pursue an adjutant’s post, guiding him through the army’s informal hierarchy.

The Rostov household takes in the mortally wounded Andrew, and the count’s decision to give carts to wounded men enables Andrew to leave Moscow with them.

Natásha’s mother calls Andrew an excellent man but privately worries about his delay and the uncertainty surrounding the engagement.

Nesvítski shares quarters with Andrew and attempts to comfort him when he is upset by news of the Austrian defeat. Andrew pushes him away in the heat of his anger, but their familiarity and companionship are clear.

Nicholas has rescued Mary and her household during the war and feels sympathy for Andrew after learning he is wounded. Andrew's earlier engagement to Natásha and his kinship to Mary shape Nicholas's understanding of the possible match.

Pierre visits Andrew on the eve of Borodinó. Andrew initially greets him with hostility because Pierre recalls painful events, but they talk candidly about war and patriotism, and Andrew embraces him in what they both sense may be their final meeting.

Prince Andrew consults Dolgorukov about the coming battle and brings Borís to him in pursuit of a post. Their military views differ, and Dolgorukov dismisses Andrew’s alternative plan.

Sonya recognizes Andrew as the man who had been engaged to Natasha and tells the countess he is traveling with them, while worrying about Natasha’s reaction.

Andrew presents a proposed reform of army regulations to Arakcheev, who dismisses it as unsound and refers it to a committee while recommending Andrew as an unpaid member.

Andrew’s proposed army regulations are referred to the Committee on Army Regulations; the passage identifies Barclay as a leading military figure but does not describe a direct personal interaction between them.

Firhoff discusses the upcoming Council of State with Andrew, who has reliable information through his legislative work, though Andrew is distracted by the ball.

Berg encounters Prince Andrew during the visit to Borís’s quarters and politely asks him about a rumored increase in company commanders’ forage allowance.

Andrew personally helps Túshin withdraw the remaining guns under fire, defends his conduct before Bagratión, and receives Túshin’s grateful farewell.

Kochubéy receives Andrew socially, discusses his proposal and estate reforms, and helps connect him with Speránski.

Prince Andrew carries dispatches from Dokhtúrov to Kutúzov after the battle, before being sent onward with a special dispatch to Brünn.

Andrew reminds Kutúzov that Dólokhov has been reduced to the ranks, helping secure a hearing for him during inspection. The passage indicates a professional intervention rather than a developed personal friendship.

Prince Andrew is dispatched to the Austrian court at Brünn with news of the Russian victory. He expects to meet the emperor, but the Minister of War postpones the audience.

Both are involved in planning the battle, but Prince Andrew doubts Weyrother’s dispositions and hopes to voice his objections at the council.

Andrew remarks that Hélène is very lovely as she passes at the reception; no closer relationship is established here.

Andrew is closely connected with Speránski and participates in the work of the legislative commission.

Kutúzov remembers Andrew's service at Austerlitz and wants him on his staff. He treats him with fatherly affection, sympathizes with his loss, and respects his choice to remain with his regiment.

Prince Andrew accompanies Bagratión during the battle and carries out his orders, including delivering instructions to Túshin’s battery.

Andrew gives Timókhin instructions and cites the battalion commander’s resolve and the soldiers’ fighting spirit as more decisive than staff arrangements.

They knew each other in Petersburg and became closer during Andrew’s time in Vienna. Bilíbin hosts Andrew in Brünn, teases him about his military ambitions, and sincerely urges him to stay safe; Andrew values his company but leaves to rejoin the army.

They meet warmly at Kutúzov's headquarters. Denísov sympathizes with Andrew's bereavement, and Andrew knows him as Natásha's former suitor.

Andrew already knows Hippolyte through the diplomatic circle in Brünn. He observes Hippolyte being mocked by Bilíbin’s social set and recalls having been jealous of him because of Andrew’s wife.

Mavra brings Andrew’s party into the Rostov yard and offers him shelter when she learns that the family is leaving its house.

Pfuel dismisses Andrew with a sarcastic remark about the Turkish campaign. Andrew, while finding him ridiculous and unpleasant, respects his sincere devotion to his theory and pities his impending fall.

Andrew recognizes the captured Horse Guards commander, Prince Repnín, as someone he had met in Petersburg society.

Prince Andrew attends General Schmidt during the battle at Krems. Schmidt is killed in the action, and Andrew is sent to report the victory and Schmidt’s death.

The doctor treats Andrew’s severe wound during the evacuation, though he believes Andrew is likely to die and his procedures cause him great pain.

Prince Andrew delivers Kutúzov’s dispatch to the Minister of War. The minister receives the news with cool formality, diminishing Andrew’s sense of triumph and leaving him feeling slighted.

Andrew’s valet accompanies and tends him during the journey, helping care for him in the hut at Mytíshchi.

Andrew regards the French as enemies responsible for his father’s death and the destruction of Bald Hills, and rejects the idea of treating them as friends or sparing them as prisoners.

Andrew rebukes Zherkóv for joking about the destruction of the allied army, calling his behavior disgraceful and warning him not to play the fool in his presence. Their conflict reflects Andrew's seriousness about military duty versus Zherkóv's flippancy.

Anatole’s attempted elopement with Natásha helped destroy Andrew’s engagement and left Andrew deeply hostile toward him. Seeing Anatole wounded and suffering, Andrew responds with pity and love rather than hatred.

Andrew condemns Bourienne as an unworthy companion for his sister and blames her for the discord between Mary and their father.