Andrei Bolkonsky, one of the key characters in Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’, is introduced as a young man when the story begins. At the start of the novel, Andrei is around 30 years old. However, throughout the story, we see him grow and change, and his age reflects the passage of time during the Napoleonic Wars.
As the narrative unfolds, significant events in his life, including his experiences in the war and his personal relationships, shape his character. This growth is crucial to understanding his role in the broader themes of the novel, such as the impact of war on personal lives and the question of heroism.