His primary goal in life is to become rich, gain respect, and escape mediocrity. In this pursuit, he is ready to marry Nastasya Filippovna (even though he finds her repulsive) for the 75,000 rubles she brings. On the other hand, by courting Aglaya, he tries to chase a noble and clean fortune. Ganya is a character who bows down for money, yet because he feels deep shame for this state, he constantly lies and stands on the verge of a nervous breakdown at any moment.
