Write the character sketch of ivan dmitrich aksionov
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Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov was a prosperous merchant in Vladimir.
In the first half of the story he comes across as a young and carefree man fond of singing and full of humour.
He is a loving husband and a caring father.
His mental weakness shows up when the police officer questions him and his wife suspects him as a murderer.
In the second half of the story he becomes a sober and pious old man who hardly talks to anyone in 26 years of his imprisonment.
He shows mercy and forgiveness when he leaves the real murderer who has come to rob him.
Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov was a young merchant who was based in Vladimir, Russia with his family. He was a handsome chap with fair and curly hair. Ivan was a fun loving person who enjoyed singing. Although he used to drink often before marriage, it became occasional after marriage. He was also well-respected by everybody in his town. When Ivan was arrested and convicted in Siberia for no fault of his for nearly 26 years, he resigned himself to his fate and spent his thoughts focusing on God. However, during this period, he no longer displayed his happy-go-lucky personality and he became very weak.