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Why did Grushnitski challenge Pechorin to a duel?
Grushnitski is also infatuated with Princess Mary, and reveals his feelings to Pechorin. Grushnitski is made aware of Pechorin’s feelings regarding Mary and feels that Pechorin is trying to make him appear foolish in front of her. Then later Mary confesses her love to Pechorin. So Grushnitski challenges Pechorin to a duel, but rigs the gun.