War and Peace · secondary
Ilyín
fictional · male
A young officer and protégé of Nicholas Rostóv.
Appearances
- First: Book NINE · Chapter XII · ¶ 10
- Latest: Book TEN · Chapter XIV · ¶ 2
Relationships
Mentor · Nicholas Rostov
“Ilyín, who was pressing close to him. This officer, a lad of sixteen who had recently joined the regiment, was now in the same relation to Nicholas that Nicholas had been to Denísov seven years before.”
Romantic attraction · Mary Hendríkhovna
“All the officers appeared to be, and really were, in love with her that evening.”
Student · Nicholas Rostov
“Ilyín, who was pressing close to him. This officer, a lad of sixteen who had recently joined the regiment, was now in the same relation to Nicholas that Nicholas had been to Denísov seven years before.”
Quotations
“Rostóv, with a young officer named Ilyín, his protégé, was sitting in a hastily constructed shelter.”
“Ilyín, noticing that Rostóv did not relish Zdrzhinski’s conversation.”
“I’ve found it! About two hundred yards away there’s a tavern where ours have already gathered.”
“Ilyín put a few drops of rum into the bucket of water and brought it to Mary Hendríkhovna, asking her to stir it with her finger.”
“Well, but supposing Mary Hendríkhovna is 'King'?” asked Ilyín.”
“Rostóv and Ilyín both glanced under the wet and glistening leather hood of the doctor’s cart.”
“A charming woman!” said Ilyín, with all the gravity of a boy of sixteen.”
“He glanced with pity at the excited face of Ilyín, who talked much and in great agitation.”
“Rostóv and Ilyín, accompanied by Lavrúshka...”
“You’re first!” cried Ilyín, flushed.”
“The one in pink is mine, so keep off!” said Ilyín on seeing Dunyásha running resolutely toward him.”
“Ilyín stopped short”