Aksionov used to drink a lot, was riotous, and was involved in illegal activities before his marriage

The meaning of his wife's dream is a sign of a bad omen.

Asksionov thought of killing himself because he remembered all those harsh situations that he had faced in his life without committing any crime . Even his wife didn't believe in him . He got frustrated by thinking all these painful situations that he was ready to kill himself.

Makar disclosed that he had killed the merchant because he realized his mistake and Aksionov's suffering and now he wanted to make Aksionov release from the prison.

Not even a single member ofAksionov'sfamily was concerned about his well-being when he was at his lowest.Along with the judges of the court even his wife did not trust him.Hewas imprisoned for the crime he did not commit.With time he learnt to forgive people, but he did not forget their mistreatment.

1) That old man is Aksionov.

2) The speaker is asking about the truth of digging an escape hole .

3) The speaker means the prison's wall.

Aksionov is the protagonist of the story "god sees the truth but waits" written by Leo Tolstoy. He is a young merchant. He is a handsome, fair-haired, curly-headed fellow, full of fun and very fond of singing.He used to drink much before marriage but later on, he changed himself and became a good man. He had virtuous qualities such as faith, forgiveness, freedom, and acceptance.His comfortable life is disrupted when he is framed for a murder he didn't commit and was sent to a Siberian prison...

the symbols used in the story are:

1. house and shops- it symbolizes Aksionov's family and material possessions
2. nightmare-it symbolizes a bad omen.
3. blood-stained knife- it indicates Aksionov's lack of control over his fate.
4. the prison- Aksionov's pain and subsequent mystical transformation are symbolized by the prison.
5. the book(the lives of the saints)- gives an impression of religiosity.

Aksionov had two shops and a house of his own. Though he was "rich" he could not use his wealth to save himself as his own wife who could have helped him did not believe in him that he was innocent and did not murder the merchant. He was helpless behind the bars and had started to believe in god that god will one day provide justice to him.

Aksionov is the protagonist of Tolstoy's story. He is a young merchant of Vladimir. The well-man's family consists of his wife and two children at the time of the story's beginning Before marriage, the popular singer used to drink and get involved in quarrels excessively. He changes himself into a virtuous man after marriage Over the course of time, he cultivates good qualities such as faith. forgiveness, freedom and acceptance. Being accused of murdering a fellow merchant and robbing him, he...

The story satirises an unfair system of justice practised by the humans. It is the same system that penalized an innocent man for 26 years without conducting any wrongdoing. The writer argues that Human laws have become means of controlling and torturing the common and innocent people. Accordingly, the divine juice is far more superior comparatively.

Aksionov's wife has a bad dream; she sees her husband returning from his town with grey hair (which signifies bad omen). This vision can mean bad luck and ensuing danger on the part of the dream persona.

Having a religious tone, Tolstoy's story covers the theme of guilt, forgiveness, justice, faith, conflict, freedom and acceptance.

"God Sees the Truth but Waits' ' can be interpreted as a religious story. Tolstoy makes a statement that a person should always have faith in God no matter how difficult things may be for them, they will still be able to forgive another human being for any action taken against them. Religion teaches Aksionov that forgiveness and forgetfulness are the best form of revenge. He also knows about fate, spirituality, God's devotion, righteous path, acceptance, and patience. He undergoes a spiritual...

The thought of his separation with his wife and children, the pleasant memories with them, and the chains, the convicts during the twenty-six years of his prison life made Aksionov think of killing himself.

Aksionov does not wish to return to his family at the end of the story because he believes that his wife is dead and his children have forgotten him.