The Idiot

The narrative centers on Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a young prince whose innocence and kindness are misinterpreted as a lack of intelligence by those around him. Through Myshkin, Dostoevsky explores the theme of goodness in a corrupt society, challenging societal norms and perceptions of intelligence. The character serves as a vessel for the author's vision of an ideal, virtuous individual, highlighting the tension between purity and the complexities of human nature.