Chekhov’s “The Bet”: Metamorphosis of the Lawyer Events and experiences in one’s life can alter one’s perspective on life. In Anton Chekhov’s “The Bet,” the protagonist, the lawyer, goes through a transformation as a result of his incarceration. From the beginning of the story until the end of his confinement, the lawyer undergoes a metamorphosis, starting as an optimistic, impulsive, young man, becoming a lonely, despondent prisoner, and ultimately, emerging as a wise, educated philosopher. At the onset of the story, the lawyer is portrayed as a person who values life, however, he is also described as being impetuous and confident. For example, while attending a party at the banker’s home, he gets involved in a discussion which has to do with the immorality of both life imprisonment and capital punishment. The lawyer demonstrates hi....

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