Beggar Apr 2026

The story follows , an alcoholic who begs on the streets of Russia by telling elaborate lies—claiming to be a mistreated schoolteacher or an expelled student to garner sympathy.

: He encounters Sergei , a wealthy advocate who recognizes Lushkov from a previous encounter where he told a different lie. Sergei threatens him with the police for his deception. beggar

: Instead of alms, Sergei offers Lushkov a chance to earn money by chopping wood at his home. Lushkov, though physically weak and reluctant, agrees. The story follows , an alcoholic who begs

: For months, Lushkov returns to work. Years later, Sergei meets a well-dressed, professional Lushkov at a theater. Lushkov reveals that it was actually Sergei’s cook, Olga , who chopped all the wood for him in secret while weeping over his condition. Her selfless sacrifice and "noble deeds" were the true catalysts for his sobriety and reform. 2. Character Breakdown CBSE Class 9 English The Beggar Summary - BYJU'S : Instead of alms, Sergei offers Lushkov a