What inspired Tolstoy to write such a stark critique of greed in this story?
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What inspired Tolstoy to write such a stark critique of greed in this story?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the ending — was the protagonist's fate satisfying or unsettling?
How does the story's setting in Russia enhance its moral message?