Why and how did Sergei changed Lushkoff from a beggar to a notary?
Chapter "The Beggar" by Anton Chekhov
Answers
Sergei came forward to change Lushkoff because he was begging on the streets by telling lies. Sergie have him a job of chopping woods at his home .This was the turning point in Lushkoff's life. Then slowly Lushkoff changed his mind to live as a good person
In the initial part of the story Lushkoff comes across as a characterless lazy moron who wants easy life.
He begs for food because he doesn’t want to work.
Skvortsoff tries to make him work by offering him a wood chopping job.
His cook Olga cries everyday because Lushkoff never chops even a single piece of wood.
Lushkoff is a smart liar who resorts to many tricks to save himself from work. He cares little for the old cook and there is no change in his lethargical attitude.
The character of Lushkoff shines at the end of this story when he changes completely and surprises Skvortsoff.
We see a different shade of Lushkoff who is proud of his work. He shows gratitude for the old woman Olga whose tears forced him to change.