"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.
© 2018 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787249479
Traduttori: Constance Garnett
Data di uscita
Ebook: 29 ottobre 2018
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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.
© 2018 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787249479
Traduttori: Constance Garnett
Data di uscita
Ebook: 29 ottobre 2018
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