The Stationmaster

Main Ideas

• The theme of the 'little man': the life story of the simple stationmaster Samson Vyrin, his struggles and emotions.
• Paternal love and care: Samson's deep feelings for his daughter Dunya, his desire to protect her and secure her future.
• Social inequality: the contrast between the life of the poor stationmaster and the wealthy passing nobleman.
• The tragedy of loss: Samson's pain and suffering after his daughter's disappearance, his attempts to find her and bring her home.
• Moral and ethical questions: reflections on justice, duty, and responsibility towards loved ones.