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1. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two each, based on your understanding of the story.

a)        Why did Aksionov’s wife stop him from going to the fair?

Aksionov’s wife had a bad dream about him. So she feared and tried to stop him from going to the fair.

b)       What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?

Aksionov’s wife told him that she had a bad dream. She dreamt that Aksionov had returned from the town with grey hair. But Aksionov was fair-haired. Grey hair is a symbol of bad omen. This was the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream.

c)        What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?

It was not Aksionov’s habit to sleep late night. He always wished to travel in the cool morning. So he left from the inn before dawn.

d)       What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?

The merchant with whom Aksionov spent the previous night had been found with his throat cut. Aksionov is suspected because he left the inn before dawn where he and the merchant stayed. And also the officer found a blood stained knife from Aksionov’s bag while searching. These were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment.

e)        Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?

Aksionov gave up all his hope. He prayed only to God thereafter. So Aksionov gave up sending petitions.

f)         Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?

Makar had an attitude of not admitting his guilt. So he did not disclose that he had killed the merchant.

g)        Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?

Yes, Makar felt guilty when he heard Askionov’s story.

h)       What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?

After hearing Aksionov’s story, Makkar behaved indifferently. When Aksionov asked whether he knew the murderer, he replied that it must have been the person, in whose bag the knife was found. He said that if someone else hid the knife there, he is not a thief till he is caught. This made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer.

i)          What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?

Every decisions of God needs enough time. Aksionov believes that ‘God sees the truth, but waits.’ This was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story.

j)          Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?

Aksionov’s wife thought why he had started that day even though she had explained her bad dream. So she suspected him of involvement in the murder.

2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each.

a)        Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?

Yes, the police officer had sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov. Aksionov is suspected because he left the inn before dawn where he and the merchant stayed. And also the officer found a blood stained knife from Aksionov’s bag while searching.

b)       What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?

The book “The Lives of Saints” made him meek. His fellow-prisoners respected himthey called him “Grandfather,” and “The Saint.” When there were quarrels among the prisoners, they came to him to get right solution.

c)        Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semeyonich recognized Aksionov.

At first, Semeyonich told that he once really did something wrong, but that time he was not found out. Later When Semyonich knew about Aksionov’s story from his companions, he slapped his own knee. He exclaimed that that was really wonderful. When Aksionov asked him whether he knew the murderer, he replied that it must have been the person, in whose bag the knife was found and if someone else hid the knife there, he was not a thief till he was caught. These are the clues that convey that Makar Semeyonich recognized Aksionov.

 

3. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 150 words each.

a)        Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semeyonich, in the story.

Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov, the protagonist, put his trust in God to see him through his trials in this story. He was the best singer. He had virtuous qualities such as faith, forgiveness, freedom and acceptance. Aksionov was very innocent of the world around him. Though he did not commit any crime he was sent to prison. He was sentenced for 26 years. He did not want to revenge even the real murderer. He forgave him for accepting his guilt. He believed God only and always prayed to God. Aksionov had lost his hope. His freedom and his family had been taken away from him. He was not a bitter man. He never tried to escape from the prison by using illegal way.

Makar Semeyonich, the villain of this story behaved like an arrogant initially. He threatened Aksionov and other prisoners. He attempted to dig a hole to escape. But finally he felt guilty about what he had done to Aksionov. His guilt had been triggered by the fact, Aksionov had not told the authorities about Semeyonich’s escape plans. Semeyonich was so overwhelmed and he begged Aksionov for forgiveness. He knew that Aksionov was a good man and did not deserve to be in prison. That’s why he admitted his guilt.

b)       How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?

Once Ivan Dimitrich Aksionov decided to make a trip to Nizhny fair. But his wife tried to stop him because she had a bad dream. She dreamt that Aksionov had returned from the town with grey hair. But he ignored her dream and said that it was a good luck. On his way Aksionov was imprisoned, since he was suspected for killing a merchant. Aksionov’s wife asked him why he had started that day even though she had explained her bad dream. So she also suspected him of involvement in the murder. The thought made him even sadder. He told himself that God only knew the truth. He gave up all hope and only prayed to God. For twenty-six years as a convict in Siberia, his hair turned white as snow, and his beard grew. He often prayed and the fellow prisoners called him “Grandfather” and “The Saint.”

c)        Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.

Aksionov was imprisoned, since he was suspected for killing a merchant. But the actual murderer of the merchant was Semeyonich. Even his wife suspected him for the murder. This thought made him even sadder. He gave up all hope and told himself that God only knew the truth. For twenty-six years as a convict in Siberia, he grew old. In prison, Aksionov learnt to make boots, and earned a little money with which he bought the book ‘The Lives of the Saints’. He used to read this book. On Sundays, in the prison-church he read the lessons and sang on the choir. The prison authorities liked him for his meekness. His fellow-prisoners respected and called him “Grandfather” and “The Saint.” He was the spokesman among the prisoners. After 26 years, Semeyonich was imprisoned for his sin. Even if Aksionov realized Semeyonich was the real murderer, he saved Semeyonich from the Governer in an incident. Semeyonich realized his mistake and confessed his guilt. But when the order of his release came, Aksionov was already dead.

d)       Why did Aksionov decide not to reveal the truth about Makar Semeyonich?

Aksionov was imprisoned, since he was suspected for killing a merchant. For twenty-six years as a convict in Siberia, he grew old. He felt that he had suffered twenty six years in the prison without committing any murder. Most of his life was spent in the prison. He had lost all his hope and his family. His wife was dead and his children had forgotten him. He thought where he could go and he had nowhere to go. He no longer had any desire to leave the prison. But he only hoped for his last hours to come. He believed in God alone. His wife misunderstood and suspected him. In the prison, a new prisoner introduced himself and he was Makar Semeyonich. Besides, Makar Semeyonich confessed his guilt. He forgave him for revealing the truth. He did not want to take revenge the murderer. He thought that forgiveness is the best form of revenge.

e)        Discuss the meaning and importance of the saying “God sees the truth but waits”.

This story was all about Aksionov who lost hope and just trusted God. Though he didn’t commit any crime, he was imprisoned for 26 years in the prison. Makar revealed the truth that he was the real murderer. Aksionov forgave him for accepting the truth and attained self-realization. But when the order of his release came, Aksionov was already dead. Our weakness can only make the problem stronger. Being hopeful can make all things possible. The title means that every decisions of God needs enough time.This story is for all the people who loses hope and don’t believe in God. We should wait for the truth to win with a faith in God gives us the answer to all our problems, as the title says GOD SEES THE TRUTH BUT WAITS. At the end of the story there is a shift from materialism to spiritualism.

f)         Forgiveness is the best form of revenge. Substantiate the statement with reference to the story.

f)  Aksionov lived with his wife and children in Vladimir. He decided to make a trip to the fair.

 

His wife tried to stop him because she had a bad dream. On his way, Aksionov met a merchant. But the merchant was killed. So the local police officer arrested and charged against Aksionov. He was sent to work in the mines of Siberia. He grew old there. Aksionov frequently prayed to God. Aksionov was respected by all the inmates due to his gentle behaviour. One day he met Makar Semeyonich. Aksionov found out the truth that Makar was the real killer. He saved Makar from the officials, when he tried to escape. Eventually Makar admitted his crime. Aksionov forgave Makar. Thus forgiving Makar, Aksionov accepted the truth, attained self-realization and died in peace. Really Forgiveness is the best form of revenge.


4. Using the mind map given below, write a brief summary of the story in your own words.


Essay

Introduction

Life of Aksionov

Wife’s dream

Imprisonment of Aksionov

Real murderer

Conclusion

Introduction:

The story “God Sees the Truth, But Waits” was written by Leo Tolstoy. The story reveals that we must do a good thing to the wrong doer, instead of revenging.

Life of Aksionov:

Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov was a young merchant and lived with his family in Vladimir. He was the best singer. He had the virtuous qualities such as faith, forgiveness, freedom and acceptance.

Wife’s dream:

His wife had a bad dream about him. She dreamt that Aksionov had returned from the town with grey hair. Grey hair is a symbol of bad omen. So she feared and tried to stop him from going to the Nizhny fair.

Imprisonment of Aksionov:

But Aksionov went to the fair. On his way, he met a merchant. But the merchant was killed. Aksionov was imprisoned. Since he was suspected for killing the merchant. He was sentenced for 26 years, even though he did not commit any crime. He was sent to work in the mines of Siberia. He grew old there.

Life of Aksionov in prison:

He gave up all his hope. He learnt to make boots and earned a little money with which he bought the book, “The lives of the saint”. He used to read this book. On Sundays, in the prison- church he read the lessons and sang on the choir. His fellow - prisoners respected and called him “Grand father” and “The Saint”. All the prison authorities liked him for his meekness.

Real murderer:

One day Aksionov met Makar Semeyonich. He found out the truth that Makar was the real killer. But he saved Makar from the officials when he tried to escape. Makar confessed his crime, he forgave him.

Conclusion:

Thus the title reflects in this story that every decision of God needs enough time. We should wait for the truth to win. Faith in God gives us the answer to all our problems as the title says ‘God, sees the truth but waits.’

Moral: Forgiveness and forgetfulness are the best form of revenge.


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