What bad habits did Aksionov have before his marriage?
Aksionov used to drink a lot, was riotous, and was involved in illegal activities before his marriage
Which symbols are used in the story and what do they indicate?
Following are the symbols that are used in the story:-
1) House and Shops - House and shops symbolizes the earthly material possession which doesn't favor anyone anyone and remain forever . Aksionov doesn't get the support of his possession till the end.
2) Nightmare - It symbolizes the terrible fate of Aksionov's life . It indicates a bad omen . The grey hair in the dream turns out to be the real in Aksionov's life.
3) Blood -stained knife - It indicates the Aksionov's lack of control over his fate.
4) The prison - The prison itself is a symbol of Aksionov's suffering and his eventually spiritual transformation. Prison is the place where he finds the pains , tortures and even spiritual transformation.
5) Book (The lives of the Saint ) - This is the symbol of religious transformation within Aksionov . Due to this book Aksionov devotes his life towards God and keeps faith till the end.
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