CLASS 9
THE BEGGAR
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by telling false stories
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by telling lies
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by rousing sympathy in the listeners
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Detailed explanation-1: -This is the story of Lushkoff, a beggar. He earns a little by telling lies and thus evoking sympathy in his listeners. One day he comes across Sergei, who does not give him alms but offers to give him work. Lushkoff is weak and unwilling to do the laborious job of chopping wood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: NOW A DAYS THE BEGGARS EARN MONEY BY TELLING FALSE STORIES AND LIES, ALSO BY ROUSING SYMPATHY IN THE LISTENERS.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Beggar Summary – ‘The beggar’ is the story of a beggar named Lushkoff. While begging, he met an advocate, Sergei who gave him work. Sergei asked him to cut wood at his house. He asked the cook to show him the shed where wood was kept.
Detailed explanation-4: -By listening to Sergei, he had changed his ways. He was a notary and earned thirty five roubles a month.
Detailed explanation-5: -The story is based on the theme of transformation of a depraved alcoholic through kindness, compassion and selflessness. Olga’s words and noble deeds changed Lushkoff’s heart. He gave up drinking and mended his truant ways. Another theme that runs through the story is gratitude.