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.

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.

"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...

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

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.

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.

Before his marriage, he used to drink and get involved in quarrels when he had too much.

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...