![]() ![]() The plot of the story demonstrates how Ilyich goes from being a successful and well-revered man in his own mind to one without a grasp on reality. All of these elements are used to demonstrate the transformation of Ilyich’s soul. ![]() ![]() Thus, the symbolism of the story works well with the tone, because even despite Ilyich’s belief that the curtains mark happiness and success, to the reader it seems that they cast a shadow on his household that lead to his mental degradation. The setting of the story is symbolic of Ilyich’s status, as his house is marked by luxurious curtains and we can expect that aspects of his home that were not described in the tale were grand as well. Furthermore, Ilyich’s situation reminds us that we must live through others to truly live at all, as these relationships last longer than life itself. The story revolves around an individual who is considered to be high in society, but his death teaches us that despite the status we obtain in life, we are all equal in death. The author emphasizes the importance of this theme by utilizing the literary elements of plot, symbolism, and tone. Relation of Global Warming and Extreme Weather ConditionĪ major theme of The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy is the morality and condition of the soul. Power Point Presentation With Speaker Notes ![]()
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