: The masters' complete lack of empathy toward Varka's basic needs acts as the primary catalyst for the eventual tragedy. Literary Significance
: Varka is perpetually sleep-deprived. Her days are filled with endless domestic chores, and her nights are spent rocking her masters' crying baby. Anton Çehov - Besleme
: Delirious from exhaustion, Varka identifies the crying baby not as a human being, but as the "enemy" preventing her from sleep. : The masters' complete lack of empathy toward