Day 27: The end of Ivan ... he's dead. WHAT?

Part 4, 5 and 6: Death

What is Ivan’s attitude towards death at the beginning of the chapter?  Compare it to the end of 6—what shift do we see and why?

Find 2 moments to compare and share with class.

Part 7: The lie

What is the lie Ivan discovers?  And in what ways does Gerasim play a significant role in Ivan’s discovery?  

What has changed in Ivan’s eyes? Why?  How does this affect his life?

Part 8:  Ivan’s family

Consider each family member—what is Ivan’s attitude towards each?  Why? What does each represent to Ivan? Use the most accurate adjective to describe Ivan’s relationship with each member and be ready to defend.

Part 9: The epiphany

What does Ivan discover in this chapter?  What does his response to his epiphany say about him?

Parts 10, 11, 12: The Resolution
What is Ivan's resolution? Keep in mind the conflicts he settles.