Olenka is a women with no identity?how ?

Olenka, the daughter of a retired collegiate assessor, is the central character of the story and the "darling" referred to in the title. She is a pretty girl, with a kind heart and a nice smile; however, she has no ideas or opinions of her own. Olenka needs another person in her life to give her a sense of identity, to tell her what to think and what to make of life. The drama of the story comes from this strange personality trait.