Question

Why was Lushkoff telling lies to the people?
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Answer 1

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Lushkoff gave the reason for his telling lies that he formerly sang in a Russian choir but was fired from his job for being an alcoholic. So, he had to tell lies. He could not get along without lying as no one would give him anything if he told the truth.

Answer 2

Lushkoff lying to the people in order to receive alms.

Explanation:

• He was lying because if he disclosed the truth about his inebriation, no one would aid him.
• Instead, lying helped him gain sympathy as well as money, which he badly needed to stay alive.
• Lushkoff explained his lying by claiming that he used to sing in a Russian choir but was fired because he was an alcoholic.
• As a result, he had no choice but to tell lies.
• He couldn't live without lying since no one would help him if he told the truth.