Nico-Nico Friendo Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was looking for asexual characters online and I stumbled upon this from SparkNotes (in case any of you are interested) . . . Prince Myshkin is a sort of Russian Christ who represents the values Dostoevsky deemed the highest and most noble: altruism, meekness, kindness, and brotherly love. As Dostoevsky saw sexual passion as inherently selfish, it is not surprising that Prince Myshkin is a completely asexual character. Though he develops romantic feelings toward Aglaya, he subordinates them to a higher ideal of pity and compassion that he expresses in his relationship with Nastassya Filippovna. Facing the "dark world" of corruption and moral decay that he meets in society, he inevitably perishes. I've never read this book, but it is interesting to find out about this character. Has anyone read The Idiot? Link to post Share on other sites
Jibun Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I haven't read any Dostoyevsky, but I've had that book recommended before. I should probably do so. Link to post Share on other sites
Næt. Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think that just means 'does not engage in sexual activity' rather than his sexual orientation being asexual. Link to post Share on other sites
Inevitable Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think that just means 'does not engage in sexual activity' rather than his sexual orientation being asexual. I disagree, is the character is written as a sort of "christ" as it says there, it woud have been written in a way where celibacy is the ground state. ie. Asexual. Link to post Share on other sites
rotifer Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've read it and loved it. Price myskin is a brilliant character and you really get drawn into the world. In my opinon it is far better than the brothers karamazov. Recommend it to any ace, and now want to reread it myslef. Like all Dostoyevsky the names can be confusing at times and occasionally a little dry but it has memorable characters and a very good plot. Link to post Share on other sites
Philip Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I read The Idiot many years ago before I knew about asexuality in human beings. I am more attracted to that book than to Dostoyevky's other novels. Link to post Share on other sites
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