Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 96, Part II summary
Part 1, no. 96, Part II of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In II, Lenski defends domestic life against fashionable society, while his companion names boredom as the trouble and teases him about romantic verse. The companion asks to meet the woman who inspires Lenski, and they agree on a visit that night.
What happens
- One speaker sees no misery in the situation, while the other identifies boredom as the trouble.
- Lenski rejects fashionable society and declares his attraction to domestic life.
- His companion interrupts him and jokes about his romantic poetry.
- The companion asks to meet Lenski’s inspiration, and Lenski first suspects a joke.
- They agree to visit that night, with Lenski expecting a warm welcome.
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What to notice
The interruption shows the companion’s teasing impatience with Lenski’s romantic enthusiasm. His request for an introduction then turns the exchange toward a visit.
Quick check
When do Lenski and his companion agree to make their visit?
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