Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin is the main character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, "The Idiot." He is a young man who returns to Russia after spending several years in a Swiss sanatorium for epilepsy. Myshkin is characterized by his innocence, compassion, and moral integrity, which often put him at odds with the society around him. Despite his noble title, Myshkin struggles to navigate the complexities of Russian society, where he encounters various characters who embody different aspects of human nature. His interactions reveal themes of love, suffering, and the search for truth, making him a profound and tragic figure in literature.