In Leo Tolstoy’s short story, Ivan the Fool , three brothers seek success in three different ways: Simon wages war , Tarás pursues riches, and Ivan works the land. But like all experiences, each endeavor extracts a price.
Simon and Tarás wish to leave their family’s estate to pursue conquest and fortune. They bully Ivan, demanding money and food from him to support their adventures. Ivan is simple, having little to do with his brothers’ interests, but he tells them to take what they want.
Shortly after Simon and Tarás leave home, the Devil begins to create strife among the three ...
