Tolstoy created Gerasim to be a contrast to Praskovya Fedorovna in The Death of Ivan Ilyich by having both Gerasim and Praskovya Fedorovna be honest about their motivations, but only Gerasim actually cares about Ivan Ilyich.
It should also be highlighted that Gerasim has the ability to feel empathy and compassion for others. Gerasim places a high value on the well-being of others. Gerasim assists Ivan in excretion and comforts him at night as an assistance and obligation to a dying man.
<h3>Who is Gerasim?</h3>
From the story "Death of ivan ilyich" Gerasim is a deeply spiritual character. He exhibits the proper way to live, and his interaction with Ivan eases the man's spiritual journey.
