Peasants more readily accepted unpleasant facts of life, while the middle class tried to deny them.
Ivan' servant keeps saying that its no trouble staying up with him all night, because he hopes someone else will do the same for him when he is unwell and dying. On the other hand, the middle class society his illness and impending death as a mere inconvenience.
Little do you know Bravery is a strength
“The Federalist Papers were written to support the ratification of the Constitution, specifically in New York. Whether they succeeded in this mission is questionable.”
It is B) He's been in town for a week now, but stayed home every evening.
The context clues help provide information that he is isolated from everyone else.