Chapter V Summary

Golyadkin runs away in fright from what he defines as his enemies, describing Andrey Filippovitch as having murderous eyes. He turns to see a man wearing clothes similar to himself. Golyadkin feels frightened, but notices the man also looks scared.

Golyadkin is wondering if he is going crazy when the man appears again. This time he stops under a street lamp and Golyadkin can clearly see his whole profile. The man looks familiar and Golyadkin says he knows his name and his father's name. Golyadkin is disturbed by his presence and would never want to talk to him. Finally, the man disappears again and Golyadkin runs home. He stops near his house to catch his breath and sees the man again. He is running in exactly the same direction. Golyadkin follows him until they reach Golyadkin's apartment where the man knocks...