Night Study Guide

The story begins in the morning, and Alexei Petrovich lies in his bed. He hears his mother Mamochka yawn, listens to the actions of her morning routine and waits for her to tell him to get up. Alexei thinks about his mother, her knowledge of everything and her facility in life. Mamochka is a big woman, and Alexei feels very small in contrast both in size and in intellect. (read more)