Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky
A charming and sociable government official, known for his good humor and easygoing nature, but also prone to infidelity and debt.
Core Belief
"Life is meant to be enjoyed, and happiness is the ultimate goal. Social harmony and personal pleasure are more important than strict adherence to moral principles."
Worldview
Society is a complex web of relationships and obligations, and it is important to navigate it with grace and charm. Rules are meant to be bent, and personal happiness should be prioritized above all else.
Personality
Gregarious, optimistic, and adaptable, with a talent for making friends from all walks of life. He is not particularly intellectual or ambitious but possesses a genuine warmth and an ability to enjoy the pleasures of life.
In Their Own Words
"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
"That answer is: one must live in the needs of the day—that is, forget oneself."
"It's that idiotic smile that's to blame for it all."
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