How Much Land Does a Man Need? Lesson Plan

What is your assessment of Pakhom's character? What does he care about most in life, and how does he treat other people?

Although the narrator of the story does not give much information about Pakhom specifically, students will inevitably try to fill in the blanks for themselves with their own observations. Some might point out that Pakhom seems quite cunning, and frequently thinks about how he can turn a situation to his advantage. Others may add that Pakhom, as the head of the household, seems to conflate his needs and desires with those of the family. Still others might describe what they see as a pattern of self-righteousness, whereby Pakhom sees himself as...