Early 20th century in Poland. Poland, where the story “The Washwoman” take place, is a country where the government system is a democratic and is based as a parliament, that is directed by the Prime Minister, the parliament have to take decisions about the laws and conditions to the citizens.
On the recently years, Poland had elections of president, in fact, that happens every five years, to change leaders of parliament.
The House is an example of symbolism. By trying to hide the dead body of the old man from the policemen under the floorboard. The narrator is symbolically trying to hide the guilt and shame of his crime in his subconscious.
If I’m not wrong, I am quite sure that the question is a personal question for you to answer. Describe what you plan to do about what happened AND what is your name in this situation/time/era?
