# XVIII explained — Sanine

> Chapter companion for Sanine by Mikhail Artsybashev.

## What happens

Sanine leaves the gambling table and climbs over a wall to spy on Sarudine's window, where he overhears Lida confronting Sarudine. He observes the contrast between the heated human voices and the serene garden, and laughs when Lida calls Sarudine a brute.

## Themes in this chapter

### Gender and Double Standards

Lida's pregnancy is discussed in a tone of shame and unfitness, highlighting the double standard for women's sexuality.

### Nature and Vitality

The serene garden, white butterfly, and green lizard contrast with the furious human voices, emphasizing nature's vitality.

## Character check-ins

### Yourii Sanine

Leaves the gambling table, climbs the wall to Sarudine's window, and listens to Lida's confrontation.

### Vladimir Sanine

Lida is the lady who came to see Sarudine; her voice reveals the confrontation.

### Victor Sergejevitsch Sarudine

The subject of the gamblers' curiosity; Lida confronts him in his room.

### Ivanoff

Tries to persuade Sanine to stay and drink instead of going to the window.

### Captain Malinowsky

Mentioned as the drunken gambler who has lost interest in the game.

## Key lines

> I shall not play any more. Goodbye.

Sanine announces he is done gambling and leaves the table.

_Sanine's departure from the game to investigate Lida's visit._

> You brute!

Lida calls Sarudine a cruel man.

_Climax of Lida's confrontation with Sarudine._

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