(1) Discuss the specific background, the nature and impact surrounding the dual by Pierre, and then analyze the role of duel in Russian society. Do you think that it was morally a good or bad thing "please answer in detail, why you think the case is so "can we find contemporary examples of dual as a means of settling disputes today? What are the alternatives, and which methods would you prefer and why?.
Pierre duals with Dolokhov to a dual because he had heard about Dolokhov's intimate relationship with his wife. They were in a dinner party and Pierre gets reminded that he had something going on with his wife. A thought of he and his wife enrages Pierre and he challenges him to a dual. Pierre wins and Dolokhov goes to Moscow. In a dual there are certain rules to follow. Though today, there are still rules, but others decide if your doings are bad or good. In that time, if you had a problem with someone you would challenge him or her on a dual. Today, we can see a lot of backstabbing of one another. To become the best at something, rather than fighting fair and square they play dirty schemes to make the opponent loose. Winning in this matter, seems to be the right way now. Winning fair is the stupid way. People would say why take the hard way when there are ways to beat them easily. I think dualism is the fair way on settling disputes. If this were to take place, every week I would have a new challenger to meet in the playground for shooting. .
(2) Please analyze why and how Pierre is attracted into Free Mason society, including the essence, principles, values and rituals of Free Mason society, and his ultimate rejection of Free Mason membership. What role does Free Mason serve Pierre and Russian society at the time, and how do you evaluate the Society in terms of its attempted role and mission? Do we also need such a society today? If so why and if not why, and describe the kind of society that we are living today.
