As with most of Dostoevsky's work, the novel contrasts the sterility of atheism with the vitality of faith. Characters like Shatov seek redemption through Russian Orthodoxy and nationalism, while Stavrogin represents the ultimate spiritual void.
: The central, enigmatic figure whose charisma and moral indifference inspire and destroy those around him. Pyotr Verkhovensky los demonios fiodor dostoievski pdf
