IGNOU BEGE 141 2026 - Anton Chekhov's story "Misery" explores human indi

Question

Anton Chekhov's story "Misery" explores human indifference toward others' suffering. Discuss how this theme is developed in the narrative.

05 May 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 353

Anton Chekhov’s “Misery” presents a poignant portrayal of human indifference through the experiences of Iona Potapov, a poor cab driver grieving the death of his son. The narrative unfolds over the course of a single evening in a cold, snow-covered city, where Iona attempts repeatedly to share his sorrow but is met with apathy, impatience, or outright disregard. Through simple language, restrained narration, and subtle irony, Chekhov develops the theme of emotional isolation in a society too preoccupied to notice individual suffering. From the beginning, Iona is depicted as physically and emotionally burdened. Sitting hunched

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