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Aksionov was a handsome, fair-haired, curly-headed fellow, full of fun, and very fond of singing.
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Importance: This line of narration establishes Aksionov's content, carefree life at the beginning of the story. he is married and has children, and he enjoys worldly pleasures such as music and drinking. Over the course of the story, Aksionov faces substantial adversity. He is deprived of all of his pleasures, and he must learn to adapt to pain and tribulations.
It seems that only God can know the truth, it is to Him alone we must appeal, and from Him alone expect mercy.
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Importance: After Aksionov is arrested for a murder that he did not commit, even his wife doubts his innocence. Thus, Aksionov concludes that his only option is to pray to God for help. This decision represents the beginning of Aksionov's investment in religion for hope and solace. Throughout the rest of the story, religion...
This section contains 712 words (approx. 2 pages at 400 words per page) |
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