The Bet

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In the story “The Bet” by Anton Chekov, the banker’s character raises the question: “Which executioner is the more humane, he who kills you in a few minutes or he who drags the life out of you in the course of many years.” In a full pargraph respond

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This is really asking for your opinion rather than mine. Is being killed in a few seconds better than a life in prison? Within the context of the story, it would seem years of isolation with books brought the lawyer wisdom. This is really up to you.

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