Who Ignores Iona in Misery | Generated by AI
The question is about Anton Chekhov’s short story “Misery” (《苦恼》). It asks:
“Who in Misery ignores or refuses to listen to Iona’s (Yona’s) lamentations about his suffering?”
Correct Answer:
A. Soldier (军人) C. Doorman (看门人) D. Young cab drivers (青年车夫)
Explanation:
In Misery, Iona, a cab driver, tries to share his grief over his son’s death with several people, but they all ignore him:
- Soldier: Iona tries to talk to a soldier, but the soldier dismisses him rudely and even threatens him.
- Doorman: Iona attempts to speak to a doorman, but the doorman is busy chatting with friends and tells him to leave.
- Young cab drivers: Iona tries to talk to a group of young cab drivers, but they are laughing and arguing, paying no attention to his sorrow.
The horse (小母马) is the only one who “listens” to Iona’s pain, symbolizing his loneliness and the lack of human empathy.
Iona’s daughter is not present in the story and does not interact with him, so she is not part of the answer.