[Solution]What is your vision of the character of Pechorin from “Taman”,  the part of Mikhail Lermontov’s novel A Hero of Our Time.

Pechorin’s main defining trait is his nihilistic attitude towards life which sets him apart from others and makes him an isolated figure who often prefers being alone with his thoughts rather than engaging in social interaction. His lifestyle could be described as bohemian and he seems to have no particular goal or motivation behind his actions other than seeking pleasure. Despite having good looks, charm and intelligence, Pechorin fails to make meaningful connections or relationships with people because he cannot commit himself fully to any cause due to his nihilism. He often finds himself surrounded by people but simultaneously feels very much alone due to lack of deep emotional ties that would otherwise bind him with them.

On the other hand, there are moments when we can see glimpses into what lies beneath Pechorin’s seemingly callous exterior: he shows flashes of sensitivity at times which hint at a more profound human emotion lurking within him despite the fact that these emotions can’t seem to find expression through words or action for too long before they disappear again under layers upon layers of apathy and boredom. He also displays brave behavior even when faced with certain death situations such as trying to protect Grushnitsky while attempting suicide during their duel scene in Taman chapter – another indication that something else lies below all those cynicism and indifference which drives him forward regardless how hopeless things might appear on surface level.

In addition to this duality between nihilism and courage/sensitivity, there seems also be some sort pride associated with Pechorin – although this never really reaches its full potential since it lacks direction (a result of aforementioned nihilism). It manifests itself mostly through subtle details like choice attire or mannerisms which reflects sense superiority even when no one else notices it; likewise there are moments where we can tell that underneath all that irony and sarcasm there is real longing for recognition from peers yet none ever comes as result either because they don’t understand what true depths lie beneath facade or simply because they don’t care about it anymore…either way nothing changes outcome either way so further fueling need for validation elsewhere whether through danger/adventure-filled escapades or purely physical desires instead (which again return back us original theme).

Overall I believe that although character traits may differ depending on reader interpretation – Mikhail Lermontov’s portrayal Pechorin remains consistent throughout “Taman”: a tragic anti-hero whose affliction renders him unable connect deeply with anyone around him despite occasional flashes showing strong connection potential exists beneath layers indifference – ultimately leading hero towards path self-destruction once realization hits home just how futile existence actually becomes without someone share sorrows joys alike…