Literature Companion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich

The story revolves around the death of the title character Ilyich Golovin. He dies at the age of 45. Ilyich happens to be a high-court judge in the 19th century Russia. On the surface it appears that he is living a very good life, but he has very strained relationship with his wife.

While hanging up curtains in a new apartment, Ivan Ilyich is injured on his side. By decorating his new apartment he wants to show his family’s superior status in the society.

Literature Companion: The Death of Ivan Ilyich
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Summary
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis
Chapter Six: Easy Points to Remember for Students