Question

Which statement best describes the motivation of the character Pahom in Leo Tolstoy's story "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" A. Pahom wished for just enough to improve his family's quality of life. B. Pahom wanted more land for himself so he could feel secure. C. Pahom wanted to please his wife, who was never satisfied. D. Pahom wanted to gain land to avoid having neighbors.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. Pahom wanted more land for himself so he could feel secure.

The statement that best describes motivation of the character Pahom in Leo Tolstoy's story "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" is:  Pahom wanted more land for himself so he could feel secure. He had this thought that land brings security, even that he would beat the evil by having more land.