Character profile
Chief Doctor (psychiatrist)
maleFirst seen chapter 6Last seen chapter 33
Leads the psychiatric examination, questions Homeless, orders sedation, diagnoses schizophrenia and alcoholism, and arranges transfer to a private room. The chief psychiatrist is identified as Doctor Stravinsky, who conducts Ivan’s interview, uses the phrase “very nice”, and directs staff to provide Ivan with writing materials while advising him to stay in the clinic. The doctor administers an injection to Ivan and assures him his distress will end. Administers injection to Nikanor and oversees his stay in the clinic. The chief doctor is referenced in the investigation context but receives no new specific information.