Question

Both Sergei and his cook were kind to the beggar. Compare and contrast their
characters and the effect they had on Lushkoff

Answer 1

Both Sergei and the cook were very supportive of the beggar but they had different characters.  

How did Sergei and the cook help the beggar?

• Sergei was a wealthy advocate who gave that beggar an opportunity to make his own living.
• When the beggar was successful, he tried to take credit for his success.
• He realized that it was the cook who inspired the beggar with his work and asked him to stop begging.