For example: “‘Here you are, Alyosha,” said Shukov, and handed him a biscuit. Aloysha smiled. ‘Thank you. But you’ve got nothing yourself.’ ‘Eat it’’ (p.166). This passage, showing Denisovich’s generosity, depicts courage as Denisovich gives Aloysha his last piece of food. This proves Denisovich’s audacity, as it takes bravery to help someone knowing it will hurt you. Earlier in the novel, when getting a package for a prisoner, “[Denisovich] gave him some advice: Sit here till the last moment … I’ll go out first and I’ll be back first” (p. 156). Denisovich is offering aid to this prisoner because packages in the Gulag are often raided by the other inmates. The prisoner Denisovich is helping is not a particularly good friend of his, so it shows courage to assist someone and do the right action, especially if it is for just an acquaintance. Even in inhumane conditions, Ivan Denisovich has the compassion for others to give up time to lift up those around
For example: “‘Here you are, Alyosha,” said Shukov, and handed him a biscuit. Aloysha smiled. ‘Thank you. But you’ve got nothing yourself.’ ‘Eat it’’ (p.166). This passage, showing Denisovich’s generosity, depicts courage as Denisovich gives Aloysha his last piece of food. This proves Denisovich’s audacity, as it takes bravery to help someone knowing it will hurt you. Earlier in the novel, when getting a package for a prisoner, “[Denisovich] gave him some advice: Sit here till the last moment … I’ll go out first and I’ll be back first” (p. 156). Denisovich is offering aid to this prisoner because packages in the Gulag are often raided by the other inmates. The prisoner Denisovich is helping is not a particularly good friend of his, so it shows courage to assist someone and do the right action, especially if it is for just an acquaintance. Even in inhumane conditions, Ivan Denisovich has the compassion for others to give up time to lift up those around