The Beggar

 

The Beggar

Theme

The central theme of The Beggar is the transformative power of kindness and compassion. The story highlights how genuine compassion and selfless acts can inspire personal change and motivate individuals to rise above their circumstances. It also explores the issues of human dignity, moral responsibility, and the consequences of apathy or neglect.

Additional Questions

Short Answer Questions

Q1. Do you think that Lushkoff had any previous experience to chop wood? Justify your answer with example.          

Q2. How did Sergei react to the beggar’s efforts to chop the wood? Why?

Q3. Why did Sergei employ the beggar in his house? Did he really need any domestic help or he employed him for any other reason?

Q4. Whom did the beggar give credit to save his life: Sergei or Olga? Why?

05. What message does the story convey about charity and compassion? How this is relevant in today’s world?

Long Answer Questions

Q1. Olga use to scold and criticize Lushkoff. Still he reported that it was Olga who was responsible to change his ways. What do you think was in Olga that inspired him to change his life?

Q2. In this world, there are many people living their lives in highly miserable conditions. What reasons do you think are responsible for this kind of life theirs. Can their lives be changed with some efforts as in case of Lushkoff?

Extract Based question

"And then she would sit down opposite me and grow sad. Look into my face and weep.’"

Questions:

a)    Who is "she" referred to in this extract?

b)    What does this statement reveal about her character?

c)    How does this moment redefine her actions in contrast to the advocate?

d)    Why do you think the speaker never told this truth earlier in the story?

e)      How does this extract enhance the theme of selfless service?

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