The writer of this
paper explores the character of Larissa Fyodorovna Guishar in Boris Pasternak's Russian
novel "Dr. Zhivago."
This
paper considers Larissa's background, lifestyle and relationships while emphasizing the turmoil during the Russian revolution. Throughout the
novel Larissa is portrayed as extremely irrational and potentially dangerous while at the same time reasonable and affectionate. Her role in the novel is to assist in developing the theme of the love between a man and a woman. This paper describes the plot of the novel while detailing the growing bond between Larissa and Dr. Yuri Zhivago.