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A Defenceless Creature

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
English
Length
14 pages
ISBN
9781787249479
Published
29 October 2018
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Bank Manager
  • Petitioner
  • Bureaucracy
  • Exhaustion
  • Persistent
  • Power Dynamics
  • Absurdities
  • Pleas
  • Money
  • Military Service

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"A Defenceless Creature" portrays Kistunov, a bank manager, facing a persistent petitioner, Madame Shtchukin. Despite his gout and exhaustion, Kistunov tries to explain the difference between her husband's military service and the bank's responsibilities. Madame Shtchukin's relentless pleas frustrate Kistunov and his staff. Eventually, Kistunov gives her money just to make her leave. The story highlights bureaucratic absurdities, power dynamics, and the lengths people go to be heard.

Author

Chekhov was a Russian writer who is considered to be one of the greatest dramatists of all time. He wrote several famous plays, including The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters. Chekhov also wrote short stories and essays, and is well-known for his unique style of writing. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S.

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