In spite of the fact that this story is a realistic fiction, it attracted our attention due to the allegory it implies and the significance of the values it reveals. ... The major characteristics of a short story are considered in which we discuss about plot, conflict, characters, themes, tone, and personal value. ... On a summer day, he plans to go to Nizhny fair and prepares himself; his wife pleads him not to go saying that she saw a bad dream about him that all his hair turned to grey after his return from the town in her dream. ...

• Word Count: 4087
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School