Grigory Pechorin

Pechorin is a man of medium height and strong build: broad shoulders, a slender waist. He has light, curly hair that contrasts with his black mustache and eyebrows. His skin is femininely soft, and his forehead is pale and noble. His nose is slightly upturned, and his teeth are dazzlingly white. Pechorin is an intelligent, insightful, introspective man, demanding of himself and those around him. He possesses a strong will and energy, but he cannot find a worthy use for his knowledge and abilities. Key character traits include selfishness, cynicism, coldness, and a tendency to manipulate others. He easily gains trust, but often puts his own interests and boredom above the feelings of others. Pechorin is incapable of true love and friendship, and disdains social norms and moral principles. Pechorin believes in predestination, that a person's fate is predetermined. He also experiences boredom and disillusionment with life, the ideals, and values ​​of high society. Attempts to dispel this boredom with adventure, intrigue, and love affairs only temporarily alleviate the situation, but do not solve the problem. The look is brief, but penetrating and heavy; it leaves an unpleasant impression of an indiscreet question and could seem impudent if it were not so indifferently calm. The eyes "did not laugh when he laughed" is a sign of internal discord, when external behavior does not match the internal state.