Summary Of Gerasim's Authentic Life
Before being introduced to Gerasim’s authentic life, Ivan’s life is strictly artificial. He displays no signs of authenticity. Ivan is so caught up in his life of lies that he actually believes his existence is "right" and refuses to acknowledge any errors he has committed. Gerasim’s genuine approach opens Ivan’s eyes to a new way of life, spirituality. Prior to his time with Gerasim, Ivan dedicated his time to performing actions that would benefit his social status. He never bothered to carry out actions out of kindness of his heart or generosity. It is not until his very last day of life that he begins to understand all of this. Eventually, he replaces his physical life with a spiritual life. This relives him of his agony and allows him to