Read the The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy. Respond to the following questions in the essay format.
(1) Why did Ivan conclude that his life “was not the real thing?” In your response, consider his relationships, values, and interests.
(2) Describe Gerasim’s role in Ivan’s final days. Do you have someone in your life that fills a similar role?
(3) What does Tolstoy have to say about the attractions of materialism? Provide at least one specific example from Ivan’s life.
Note: There is a 600-word minimum for this part.