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Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

Worker and Parasite

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Chaos and Transformation: Ideologies in Conflict

This chapter examines the absurdities of naming conventions and character transformations, particularly focusing on Polygraph's evolution from human to dog and back. A humorous yet intense dialogue unfolds between professors, revealing tensions around morality and societal expectations against the backdrop of Soviet ideology. The narrative critiques liberalism and revolutionary thought, contrasting philosophical ideals with the chaotic consequences of imposed change, thus highlighting the complex interplay between individual identity and societal norms.

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