Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

No, Lushkoff is not a willing worker. He agrees to chop wood for Sergei not because of his hunger or willingness to work but because of his pride and shame as he was caught in his own words. His had lost all strength by drinking too much vodka. He had become unhealthy and did not feel like doing any work.

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