Eugene Onegin, Part 1, Part II summary
Part 1, Part II of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In II, the narrator describes a solid, old-fashioned mansion with high rooms, silk wall coverings, imperial portraits, and many stoves. These grand surroundings leave Eugene unmoved, and his yawning shows that neither old nor new drawing rooms interest him.
What happens
- The narrator presents the mansion as solid and plain in an old, dignified style.
- High rooms contain silk wall coverings, imperial portraits, and stoves in many shapes.
- The narrator calls these furnishings outdated but cannot explain why.
- Eugene yawns at drawing rooms regardless of their age.
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What to notice
Eugene’s boredom applies to both old and new interiors. The mansion’s age is not what makes him indifferent.
Quick check
How does Eugene respond to drawing rooms?
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