Flashcard on 'A Defenseless Creature'

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What was the petitioner’s complaint about her husband’s dismissal?

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He was dismissed without reason while ill.

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How does Chekhov depict women in 'A Defenseless Creature'?

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Women are depicted as manipulative and persistent.

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What did Kistunov complain about when speaking to Madame Shtchukin?

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He had dreadful palpitations.

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What is Madame Shtchukin's husband's occupation?

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Collegiate assessor.

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What does Kistunov compare the petition to in terms of strangeness?

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Sending a petition concerning divorce to a chemist.

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Define 'petitioner' in the context of a legal complaint.

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A petitioner is a person who presents a petition to a court or other authority.

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What is the significance of illness in the context of dismissal?

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Illness can complicate employment rights and protections against unfair dismissal.

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Explain the term 'manipulative' as used in literature.

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Manipulative refers to characters who influence others for their own benefit, often in a deceptive way.

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What role does a 'collegiate assessor' play in society?

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A collegiate assessor is a government official responsible for administrative duties, often in legal or financial contexts.

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How can a petition be seen as a form of communication?

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A petition communicates a request or complaint to an authority, seeking action or resolution.