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The Cossacks
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Leo Tolstoy
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Analyze the values and worldviews concerning the Eurasian frontier presented in the The Cossacks. Explain the Cossacks’ perception of Russians presented in The Cossacks and why Olenin did not fit the stereotype. Compare and contrast notions of Russian “civilization” with the ideals of Cossack life represented by Maryanka, Lukashka, and Uncle Yeroshka. Discuss the central place that values of freedom, love, and happiness hold in the story.
Explain the Cossacks’ perception of Russians presented in The Cossacks. Why didn't Olenin fit the stereotype?
What is a comparison between The Great Gatsby and The Cossacks? How are the main characters alike? How are they different?