A Malefactor
In "A Malefactor" by Anton Chekhov, a skinny peasant named Denis Grigoryev stands before an investigating magistrate. He is accused of unscrewing a nut from the railway tracks, endangering train traffic. The magistrate questions Denis, who responds with a sullen and uncooperative attitude. Despite being pressed, Denis maintains that he intended to use the nut as a weight for fishing lines, asserting that he and his fellow villagers have been doing this for years without causing harm. The magistrate explains the potential dangers of such actions, emphasizing the risk of accidents and loss of life.The story highlights the divide between the rural peasants and the educated urban authorities, showcasing the disconnect in perspectives and priorities. Chekhov masterfully crafts a dialogue-driven narrative that underscores the clash between tradition, ignorance, and the modern legal system.
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A Malefactor
In "A Malefactor" by Anton Chekhov, a skinny peasant named Denis Grigoryev stands before an investigating magistrate. He is accused of unscrewing a nut from the railway tracks, endangering train traffic. The magistrate questions Denis, who responds with a sullen and uncooperative attitude. Despite being pressed, Denis maintains that he intended to use the nut as a weight for fishing lines, asserting that he and his fellow villagers have been doing this for years without causing harm. The magistrate explains the potential dangers of such actions, emphasizing the risk of accidents and loss of life.The story highlights the divide between the rural peasants and the educated urban authorities, showcasing the disconnect in perspectives and priorities. Chekhov masterfully crafts a dialogue-driven narrative that underscores the clash between tradition, ignorance, and the modern legal system.
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A Malefactor

A Malefactor

by Anton Chekhov
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A Malefactor

by Anton Chekhov

Overview

In "A Malefactor" by Anton Chekhov, a skinny peasant named Denis Grigoryev stands before an investigating magistrate. He is accused of unscrewing a nut from the railway tracks, endangering train traffic. The magistrate questions Denis, who responds with a sullen and uncooperative attitude. Despite being pressed, Denis maintains that he intended to use the nut as a weight for fishing lines, asserting that he and his fellow villagers have been doing this for years without causing harm. The magistrate explains the potential dangers of such actions, emphasizing the risk of accidents and loss of life.The story highlights the divide between the rural peasants and the educated urban authorities, showcasing the disconnect in perspectives and priorities. Chekhov masterfully crafts a dialogue-driven narrative that underscores the clash between tradition, ignorance, and the modern legal system.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781787249318
Publisher: Interactive Media
Publication date: 10/25/2018
Series: Chekhov Stories
Sold by: StreetLib SRL
Format: eBook
File size: 588 KB

About the Author

About The Author

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian author of plays and short stories. Although Chekhov became a physician and once considered medicine his primary career, he gained fame and esteem through writing, ultimately producing a number of well-known plays, including The Seagull and Uncle Vanya, and a large body of innovative short stories that influenced the evolution of the form.

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