Analyze Pierre Bezukhov character development in “War and Peace”
Describe the general outline of the development of the character of Pierre Bezukhov in “War and Peace” from the point of view that Pierre, through his experiences, learns to understand and deals with the life experiences which the narrative assigns him.
Furthermore, enlarge upon the particular role played by Andrey Bolkonsky, Joseph Bazdeev and Platon Karataev in that development. What are the main stages of Pierre’s “education,” and what is its culminating effect?
The successful answer will show a close familiarity with particular episodes and situations in the novel.