RECAP of Epilogue 1

Important Parts:

• Natasha: has outgrown her youthfulness and is now a changed, aged woman. She lives only for Pierre, her husband, and her family. She has lost her sense of self and her spirit.
• Pierre: Has become a respected figure, but disagrees with Nicholas Rostov on government issues. Pierre wants to revolt against a government he's dissatisfied with.
• Nicholas: Has grown cold towards little Nicholas (who is not his own son) and only cares about farming and interacting with the serfs.
• Mary: One of the smartest women in the book--she is revered by Nicholas and may even be smarter than him (at least spiritually)
• Little Nicholas: He is as Pierre was at the beginning. He has no parents and people don't appreciate of love him like they should. He sees Pierre as a father figure, replacing Andrew. He will probably end up growing up like Pierre (The cycle of life continues).
• Countess Rostova: She has grown so old that nobody cares for her anymore. Her grandchildren avoid her and she longs to die.