In Anton Chekhov's short story "The Beggar," we follow the transformation of a man named Lushkoff, who starts as a desperate, dishonest beggar but ultimately finds redemption and a new life through the kindness and firm guidance of a man named Sergei.
The story begins with Lushkoff begging Sergei for money, claiming to be a former village schoolteacher who lost his job due to false accusations. Sergei recognizes .....................