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Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to ... - Moments Supplementary Reader
Question
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Answer
No, Lushkoff is not a willing worker. He is physically weak, lacks energy, and has no inclination to do hard labor because his health and strength have been destroyed by alcohol.
He agrees to chop wood for Sergei because he was trapped by his own words. He had previously claimed that he was willing to work but could not find any. When Sergei offered him a job, his pride and shame left him with no choice but to accept the challenge to avoid being proven a complete liar.