Day 3

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Why does Caesar receive special treatment? What does his treatment indicate about the importance of propaganda as opposed to manual labor?

    The fact that the filmmaker Caesar gets special treatment shows that the Soviets prioritize propaganda and control of public opinion over the actual work. Given the Soviet's emphasis on workers in their adoption of Marxism, the mistreatment of workers is a type of hypocrisy.

  2. 2

    What is the significance of the story that Tyurin tells about his early days in the military? How do his actions in the story relate to his role as Gang Boss?

    For some, the story shows that Tyurin is a selfless leader, who puts others before himself. For...

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