The final decision had been made between the uncles, about Sasha’s mistake. Sasha had made a false promissory note to a bank and that payment was due three days ago. Now the uncles have to make a decision on whether they should help Sasha by paying the money, or whether he should go to trial. Sasha’s Uncle Markovitch debates that they should pay the money and protect the family name. While Uncle Colonel stands to send him to trial, and take the responsibilities of his own. While all of this was happening Sasha, does not care or worry about any of this. That's why I am with Colonel, I believe that Sasha should be taken to trial. Not having someone valuable does not mean you are not capable of yourself. By the story the author’s purpose is, innocence does not build trust. …show more content…
Colonel’s thinks it is best if Sasha goes to trial and live up to his mistakes. He states, “Who ever he may be, and helping him to escape punishment, it is contrary to law and unworthy of a gentleman. It’s not saving the family honor.” Colonel does not see the importance of the family name, because he says, “Who says that family honor is a mere convention? I don’t see that at all.” Colonel character is very straightforward and governmental, this is why he thinks in this sartin way. Ivan Markovitch is a kind hearted man who cares about the family name and he is also rich. That why he is debating against Colonel, to not send Sasha to trial so the family name won't be destroyed by anyone. That is why he said, “f instead of punishing an erring boy we hold out to him a helping hand.” Because he still says, poor sister to his dead sister, he states the fact, “he had lost his parents in early childhood without guidance and good influence.” Ivan then talks about youth in general, “ Youth has its rights and its peculiar