Question

What is the correct order of events in Ivan Ilyich’s life as depicted in chapters 5–8 of Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich?

Answer 1

The correct order of events in Ivan Ilyich's life as depicted in chapters 5-8 of Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich is:

1) Ivan Ilyich visits a specialist who tells him that his vermiform appendix is the problem.

2) Ivan Ilyich tries to read a Zola novel while convincing himself that he is healing, but his pain returns worse than ever.

3)  Ivan Ilyich tries to use the logic of Caius the mortal to try to make sense of dying but fails.

4) Ivan Ilyich tries to distract himself from his death by resuming his professional duties as a judge but fails.

5) Ivan Ilyich watches his family leave to go to the theater and finally gains some peace.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a novel written by Leo Tolstoy. It was published in 1886 and it explores the life and death of a judge that is forced to deal with a serious illness during the 19th century. Throughout the novel, the main character, Ivan Ilyich, becomes more sensitive and starts to fear death. As a result, focusing on his work becomes a hard task; however, this fear dissapears in his final days.  

Answer 2

1.- lvan llyich tries to read a Zola novel  while convincing himself that he is  "healing, but his pain returns worse than ever."

2.- lvan llyich visits a specialist who tells him that his vermiform appendix is the problem.

3.- lvan llyich tries to use the logic of Caius  the mortal to try to make sense of dying but fails.

4.- lvan llyich tries to distract himself from his death by resuming his professional duties as a judge but fails.

5.- lvan llyich watches his family leave to go to the theater and finally gains some  peace.

That is the correct order of what happened to Ivan Ilyich in chapters 5-8.