From the first pages of the story , we learn that Gerasim " was a nice guy ," hard-working, strong, powerful . Herculean was not only the appearance of Gerasim , but his soul , and that is what set him apart from others. Deaf and dumb from birth , this man was capable of sincere love and friendship , was responsible and serious , sympathetic and kind .Lonely heart Gerasimos was able to quivering and affection . Touching courtship of the giant hard-working as a laundress for the timid Tatiana , his simple-minded gifts to her. With firmness and understanding makes it impossible to marry his girlfriend because capricious lady gives her in marriage to a bitter drunk . So necessary Gerasim love, loyalty , devotion , he finds only saved them from certain death dog - Mumu . As Gerasimos glad that lives next to him sincere and faithful friend !All his tenderness and affection he gives dog , paying him for a good relationship with joy and love . But another blow befalls hapless janitor : lady tells him to get rid of the dog. Dutifully , Gerasim he undertakes to carry out the command persistent lady .But after the death of his Mumu nothing can keep the manor house . No one 's permission, the Gerasim returned to their homes , to the fields , hayfields , unpretentious country life . Even in the harsh conditions of their servitude life, he managed to keep the pride and dignity , serving as capricious and absurd mistress , but not servant to her.. Gerasimos protests against the loneliness that he imposed a lady, taking away his beloved dog Tatiana and Mumu . After all the hardships , he realized that you have to fight for their happiness , for freedom.