He did not enjoy being a doctor and now he was free of .

             it. He could now do what he really wanted and was meant to do. In a communistic society the government assigns people their occupation almost at birth on the bases of need of the community and the what they believe the persons strengths will be. This does not allow for individuals to find their proper function. They can not achieve the things they were meant to achieve and feel as if.

             they have no purpose. This presents a problem; for a person to be virtuous they must find their proper function an preform it well. Those who have had their occupation chosen for them will find it difficult to find their proper function and preform it well, therefore they will have trouble finding true virtue. In turn making it harder to be happy. Dr. Oreshchenkov seems to take great.

             pride in maintaining the things of his past and makes his home seem more comforting. "It touched her to see the old marble washstand basin in the corner, not a modern washbasin but one with a bucket underneath it. It was all covered, though, and very clean." (P 418) He stays true to his ways and makes a point to keep things clean and pure. He has not let go of his beliefs even though some may think them "old fashioned", like his wash basin. He keeps many books in his home and remains committed to his past and who he is. This gives him confidence and allows him to remain healthy. "He always had this look of confidence. It was as though, while he treated other people, he was absolutely sure he could never fall ill himself." (P 418) His strong connection to his past.

             and beliefs keeps his strong and healthy, unlike the country he is in. Ever since Russia and the rest of the Soviet Union fell under the control of communism they have lost their history. The communists do not allow the countries history to be taught in schools and they teach the children.