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What was Ivan Ilyich doing when his brother-in-law arrived at his house?
What was Ivan Ilyich doing when his brother-in-law arrived at his house?
- He was shopping with his wife
- He was at the law courts (correct)
- He was in the reception-room, reading law papers
- He was at home, unpacking his portmanteau
What did Ivan Ilyich's brother-in-law do when he saw Ivan Ilyich enter the study?
What did Ivan Ilyich's brother-in-law do when he saw Ivan Ilyich enter the study?
- He called out to Ivan Ilyich to help him with his luggage
- He ignored Ivan Ilyich and continued unpacking
- He started talking to Ivan Ilyich immediately
- He raised his head and looked up at Ivan Ilyich for a moment without a word (correct)
What did Ivan Ilyich do after talking to his brother-in-law?
What did Ivan Ilyich do after talking to his brother-in-law?
- He locked the door and began to examine himself in the glass (correct)
- He went out to meet his wife
- He started reading law papers
- He went to the drawing-room
What did Ivan Ilyich compare his current appearance to?
What did Ivan Ilyich compare his current appearance to?
Why did Ivan Ilyich's brother-in-law refuse to comment on his appearance?
Why did Ivan Ilyich's brother-in-law refuse to comment on his appearance?
What did Ivan Ilyich say to himself when he looked at his reflection?
What did Ivan Ilyich say to himself when he looked at his reflection?
Study Notes
Ivan Ilyich's Deteriorating Health
- Ivan Ilyich's brother-in-law visits and stays at their house, noticing a significant change in Ivan Ilyich's appearance, which he confirms with a stare.
- Ivan Ilyich tries to talk to his brother-in-law about his changed appearance, but he avoids discussing it.
- Ivan Ilyich examines himself in the mirror, comparing himself to a portrait taken with his wife, and is shocked by the immense change in his appearance.
Conversations and Concerns
- Praskovya Fedorovna and her brother discuss Ivan Ilyich's condition, with Praskovya Fedorovna expressing concern about his appearance and health.
- Ivan Ilyich overhears their conversation, including mention of doctors Nikolaevich and Seshchetitsky, but the details of their diagnoses are unclear.
Ivan Ilyich's Reaction
- Ivan Ilyich becomes increasingly agitated and concerned about his health, repeating "No, no, this won't do!"
- He tries to distract himself by reading law papers, but is unable to focus.
- He lies down in his room and begins to muse about his condition, suspecting that his kidneys might be the cause of his illness.
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Description
The chapter describes Ivan Ilyich's encounter with his brother-in-law at his study and the ominous stare that speaks volumes. This passage is from Leo Tolstoy's famous novel about the life and death of Ivan Ilyich.
