In Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich, for what reasons does Gerasim help Ivan Ilyich in any way he can? there two answers
1. Gerasim knows that all people die, and he hopes that someone else will help him in the same way.
2. Gerasim's parents told him to show kindness to strangers, and he has always respected their words.
3. Ivan Ilyich ordered Gerasim to tend to him, and Gerasim always obeys his master's orders.
4. Gerasim feels sorry for his master, and he wants to show Ivan Ilyich some compassion.
5. Ivan Ilyich offered to pay for Gerasim's schooling, so he wants to show his gratitude.