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The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Leo Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich

Leo Tolstoy

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    The Death of Ivan Ilyich Essay Topics

    1.

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

    2.

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

    3.

    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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