How Much Land Does a Man Need? Flashcards
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What role does Pahom play in the story?

He is a peasant who keeps trying to gain more land and never seems to have enough.

Is Pahom a round or flat character, and why?

Round

Is Pahom a dynamic or static character, and why?

Dynamic

What role does the Devil play in the story?

<p>The Devil cultivates Pahom's greed and ambition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Devil a round or flat character, and why?

<p>Round</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Devil a dynamic or static character, and why?

<p>Static</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the elder sister of Pahom's wife play in the story?

<p>She brags about the luxuries of a rich life, inspiring Pahom's greed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the elder sister of Pahom's wife a round or flat character, and why?

<p>Flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the elder sister of Pahom's wife a dynamic or static character, and why?

<p>Static</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Pahom's wife play in the story?

<p>She defends the life of a peasant, but her opinions are often ignored by Pahom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Pahom's wife a round or flat character, and why?

<p>Flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Pahom's wife a dynamic or static character, and why?

<p>Static</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Chief of the Bashkirs play in the story?

<p>He helps Pahom make a deal for land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Chief of the Bashkirs a round or flat character, and why?

<p>Flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the Chief of the Bashkirs a dynamic or static character, and why?

<p>Static</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time setting of the story?

<p>1861, significant for the first time Russian serfs were allowed to own land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location setting of the story?

<p>Russia, where many peasants sought land ownership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific place(s) central to the story?

<p>Village, Samara, Commune, Bashkirs' Land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of view of the story?

<p>Third person, limited to Pahom's and the Devil's thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the conflicts in the story?

<p>Man versus supernatural, man versus himself, man versus man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the exposition of the story?

<p>A discussion about the peasant life versus the life of a shopkeeper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inciting incident in the story?

<p>Pahom overhears his wife's sister bragging, igniting his greed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the development in the story?

<p>Pahom's journey of buying land and facing consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the climax in the story?

<p>Pahom races to return to the hillock before sundown, dying in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resolution in the story?

<p>Pahom dies of exhaustion after reaching the hillock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the denouement in the story?

<p>Pahom is buried by the Bashkirs using six feet of land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is irony used in the story?

<p>Verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is foreshadowing used in the story?

<p>Pahom dreams of his death, which ultimately comes true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the story?

<p>Greed produces evil; material wealth will not make you happy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Protagonist and Antagonist

  • Pahom, a peasant, is the protagonist who is never satisfied with his land holdings.
  • At various times, he embodies traits such as greed, ambition, and impetuousness, leading to his ultimate downfall.
  • The Devil serves as the antagonist, cultivating Pahom's desires and ambitions, ultimately leading him to ruin.

Character Analysis

  • Pahom is a dynamic character; his journey from contentment to relentless greed illustrates significant personal change.
  • The Devil is a static character, consistently embodying temptation and maintaining his plan against Pahom without alteration.
  • Pahom’s wife and the elder sister of his wife are static and flat characters, background figures who do not experience growth or depth.
  • The Chief of the Bashkirs is another flat character, characterized as hospitable but unchanging.

Setting

  • The story is set in 1861 Russia, a time when serfs were allowed land ownership, reflecting the societal shifts affecting peasants.
  • Key locations include various villages and communes, culminating in the Bashkirs' land where Pahom faces his fate.

Narrative Structure

  • The third-person limited perspective allows insight into Pahom's thoughts, showcasing his ambition and internal conflicts.
  • Conflicts include Pahom’s external struggles with social and supernatural forces, as well as internal conflicts regarding his contentment and desires.

Exposition and Inciting Incident

  • The exposition presents a discussion between Pahom's wife and sister-in-law about peasant life versus wealth, planting the seeds of Pahom's greed.
  • The inciting incident occurs when the Devil overhears Pahom's desire for land, triggering his downfall.

Development and Climax

  • Pahom's actions lead him from purchasing land to having a nightmare that foreshadows his doom, illustrating his escalating ambition.
  • The climax is marked by Pahom's frantic rush to claim land, realizing too late he is being deceived by the Devil.

Resolution and Denouement

  • Pahom’s resolution unfolds as he collapses and dies while reaching his claimed land, a profound betrayal of his ambitions.
  • The denouement highlights the irony of his desire for land, resulting only in a grave six feet deep, conveying the ultimate futility of greed.

Irony and Foreshadowing

  • The story employs verbal irony where Pahom's grave symbolizes the true meaning of land ownership – merely six feet in the end.
  • Situational irony arises as Pahom eagerly seeks vast land but only finds death instead.
  • Dramatic irony is evident in Pahom's ignorance of the Devil's presence, which the reader is aware of.
  • Foreshadowing occurs with Pahom's dream of his death, hinting at future endpoints of his unchecked ambition.

Theme

  • The central theme warns against the perils of greed, suggesting material wealth will not yield true happiness.

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This quiz focuses on the characters and themes from Leo Tolstoy's story, 'How Much Land Does a Man Need?'. Dive into the complexities of the protagonist, Pahom, as you explore his motivations and character traits. Test your understanding of key vocabulary and character analysis through flashcards.

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