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Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1886

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Essay Topics

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What is the right way to live? How does this novella attempt to answer this question?

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Describe the relationship between Ivan Ilyich and his wife Praskovya Fedorovna. How does their relationship evolve over time?

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Describe Ivan Ilyich’s two children Lisa and Vasya. In what ways are they similar to their parents? How are they different?

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