Yushka

Main Characters and Their Development

• Yushka is the main character in Andrei Platonov's story, whose real name is Efim Dmitrievich. He is depicted as a man living in poverty and solitude, yet possessing inner kindness and patience. Yushka works as a blacksmith's assistant and endures mockery and ridicule from those around him, but never responds with evil. His appearance and frail health evoke disdain from people, yet Yushka maintains a light and goodness within him, which is manifested in his care for an orphan, for whom he saves money. After his death, people begin to realize his true value and kindness, highlighting the tragedy and depth of his character.