I've followed Agafia's story for a few years, and I have a similar conclusion to yours - she demonstrates the core value of human nature, that it really can sur

I've followed Agafia's story for a few years, and I have a similar conclusion to yours - she demonstrates the core value of human nature, that it really can survive on a simplicity of needs. I was struck by the realisations of many that visited her, that she was a civilising force in the rugged landscape in which she lived. This seems to be an irrefutable aspect of human nature, given the right ingredients for its exposition. Just the simple act of cutting grass for her goats reveals human kindness at its core. I also think its pretty neat that she encourages visitors. Altruistic, as in - she wants to share the beauty of the world she's made for herself - or is there some selfish desire for human interaction, unfulfilled, which motivates this act? Either way, she's a beautiful human being.