The Uskov Family In Anton Chekov's A Problem

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The Uskov family in Anton Chekov's "A Problem" is in a dilemma. This is due to Sasha Uskov illegally obtaining a sum of money. As a result, the Uskovs are deciding whether to pay off his debt, or turn him over to the authorities. Personally, I would have had Sasha arrested and put to trial. There are two advocates for these contrasting ideas. They are Sasha's uncle Markovitch, and the Colonel, who respectively represent fighting for Sasha's innocence and discipline. Naturally, uncle Markovitch would like to defend his nephew from being incarcerated, despite there being substantial evidence against him. The Colonel however, being in the Military, instinctively attempts to put Sasha through trial as compensation for his theft. I agree with

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