The Beggar

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Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian short story writer and playwright known for his realistic portrayals of human nature and social issues.

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Lushkoff. This is revealed near the end of the story when Sergei asks for his name before offering him cleaner employment.

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First, he claims to be a village schoolteacher who lost his job due to intrigues. Later, when caught in his lie, he admits he was actually a student who was expelled. Finally, he reveals the truth - h…

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Sergei notices Lushkoff's mismatched overshoes (one high, one low) and remembers meeting him before on Sadovya Street, where he had told a different story about being an expelled student.

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Sergei is an advocate (lawyer). This is mentioned in the beginning of the story and reflects his position in society and his ability to help others.

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Sergei offers Lushkoff the job of chopping wood for him. This is meant to test whether Lushkoff is willing to work honestly instead of begging.

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Olga is Sergei's cook. She plays a crucial role as the person who actually does the wood chopping for Lushkoff and whose compassion and harsh words ultimately transform him.

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Lushkoff earns half a rouble for chopping wood. Later, for other jobs, he receives twenty to forty copecks, and once he even gets a pair of old trousers.