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Is Lushkoff a Willing Worker? Why, Then, Does He Agree to Chop Wood for Sergei?

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Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

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No, Lushkoff was not a willing worker. In spite of that, he agreed to chop wood for Sergei because of pride and shame. He had been trapped by his own words. His strength had been lowered because of drinking. He was unhealthy and did not feel the slightest inclination to work.

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अध्याय 10 The Beggar
The Beggar | Q 3 | पृष्ठ ६७

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