Class 9 English - GUJARAT
Supplementary: The Beggar
Supplementary chapter 'The Beggar' by Anton Chekhov tells the story of Lushkoff, a ragged beggar who is transformed through the stern kindness and compassion of a woman named Olga and an advocate named Sergei. Sergei initially forces Lushkoff to chop wood, believing that idle begging must be cured through honest labor. However, it is later revealed that Olga, the cook, actually chopped the wood for the weeping, helpless beggar out of pity. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the transformative power of empathy, human kindness, and moral support, teaching Class 9 students vital lessons about empathy and personal redemption.
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Deception in Begging
Lushkoff survives by lying to people, pretending to be a ruined schoolteacher or student to evoke pity and get money.
Sergei's Tough Love
The advocate Sergei refuses to give charity without work, offering Lushkoff a job chopping wood to help him reform.
Olga's Hidden Compassion
Although Olga scolds Lushkoff outwardly, she secretly chops the wood for him because she pities his pathetic state.
Moral Transformation
Through Olga's tears and noble deeds, Lushkoff's heart is changed, inspiring him to stop drinking and take up honest work.
Notary Public Success
Years later, Lushkoff meets Sergei and reveals he is now a well-earning notary making thirty-five rubles a month.
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Board Exam Info
In the Gujarat (GSEB) Class 9 English board exams, this supplementary chapter usually carries around 3 to 5 marks. Questions typically include short-answer questions (1-2 marks) about character traits, and longer descriptive questions (3 marks) focusing on the transformation of Lushkoff or the roles played by Sergei and Olga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who actually chopped the wood for Lushkoff?
Sergei's cook, Olga, actually chopped the wood out of pity for Lushkoff because he was too weak and helpless.
Why did Lushkoff stop drinking and changing his life?
It was Olga's noble words, pity, and her crying for him that touched his soul and brought about a complete change in his heart.
What is Lushkoff's profession when Sergei meets him years later at the theatre?
Lushkoff is working as a notary public and earning thirty-five rubles a month.
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