Will give 35 points and Brainliest. How much land does a man need? How does the author answer this question?

What does his answer tell us about his philosophy of the love of "things"?

In Chapter I, Pahom's wife says, "Loss and gain are brothers twain." How is this proverb proven true in this short story?

Does this story have a "universal" level of interpretation? Is the story a parable or a fable? Why or why not? A parable is usually a very short and simple story, focusing on one or two characters and a specific conflict or issue through which they must work. Parables are meant to instruct their audiences on some moral lesson. A fable also usually takes the form of a short story with animal characters that talk and act like human beings.

What could the characters (mainly Pahom and the different visitors who come to see him), the major actions or choices, and the outcome represent in our world today?

Does the last line of the story seem ironic? Â Explain why or why not.