Homonym: Sharik (Dog)
Sharik is a fictional dog character from the novella "Heart of a Dog" written by Mikhail Bulgakov. In the story, Sharik is a stray dog living in Moscow who undergoes a transformation into a human after an experiment by a scientist named Professor Preobrazhensky. This transformation raises questions about identity and the nature of humanity.
As a human, Sharik adopts the name Poligraf Poligrafovich Sharikov and exhibits both canine and human traits. His behavior reflects the struggles of adapting to human society, highlighting themes of social class and morality. The story critiques the impact of scientific experimentation on life and the complexities of human nature.