One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich Summary
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

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One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich Summary

Alyoshka

Ivan's bunk mate, he is known by his religion. He represents the spiritual element that survives despite the atheism that is a cornerstone of Communism, in which the State is the only religion. He reads his Bible and is protected by Ivan, who respects his faith. In fact, Ivan wonders how Alyoshka can survive without extra rations and shares his cookie from Caesar with him.

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Big Ivan

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