Alyossha

“And where are you going?”

“To back-alley”

“To Grushenka, then!” Alyosha exclaimed mournfully, clasping his hands.

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This dialogue takes place in Part 1, Book 3 ("The Sensualists"), Chapter 5 of Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. In most English translations, this specific chapter is titled "A Confession. In Heels Up" or "The Back-Alley.

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Brief Chapter Summary: In this scene, Dmitri (Mitya) runs into his brother Alyosha in the street. Dmitri passionately confesses his inner turmoil regarding his love triangle with Katerina Ivanovna and Grushenka. When Dmitri declares he is heading to "the back-alley," Alyosha instantly realizes he is succumbing to his destructive passion for Grushenka, prompting this sorrowful exclamation.

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"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas: