Stojan is sent by his poor parents to the city to serve the wealthy merchant Gazda Simo. In this phase, he is still a naive and hardworking boy, introduced to the harsh and competitive world of the "čaršija" (market district).
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The story opens with the young Stojan arriving in the city from a poor rural background. He begins his career as a humble apprentice in a merchant's shop. From the start, Stojan is distinguished by his silence and observation. Unlike his peers, he is not interested in play or leisure. He focuses entirely on learning the mechanics of trade and the value of every penny. His employer notices his diligence, but the reader begins to see the budding coldness in his heart. Building the Foundation of Wealth
: Stojan’s first love, representing the simple life and purity he sacrifices for money.
Radnja počinje dolaskom malog Stojana sa sela u grad, gde ga siromašni roditelji šalju da služi kod bogatog trgovca Gazda Sime.