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The Wage Standoff with Apollon

Notes from Underground

This thread follows the Underground Man’s attempt to assert authority over his servant, a contest in which silence and threats repeatedly expose his dependence rather than his power.

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A Long-Standing GrudgeA Long-Standing Grudge from "Notes from Underground". A Long-Standing Grudge
A Long-Standing Grudge
The Unpaid WagesThe Unpaid Wages from "Notes from Underground". The Unpaid Wages
The Unpaid Wages
The Staring ContestThe Staring Contest from "Notes from Underground". The Staring Contest
The Staring Contest
A Threat of PoliceA Threat of Police from "Notes from Underground". A Threat of Police
A Threat of Police
Payment Under PressurePayment Under Pressure from "Notes from Underground". Payment Under Pressure
Payment Under Pressure
During the years before 莉扎’s visit
During the days after the Underground Man gives 莉扎 his address
After several days of withheld wages
On the day 莉扎 arrives at the flat
Moments before 莉扎 enters the room