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Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 119, Part XXV summary

Part 1, no. 119, Part XXV of 368 · 1 min to read the part

In XXV, the speaker addresses young women who know the pain and pleasure of love concealed from their parents, inviting recognition through intimate examples. Letters, a lock of hair, and a farewell kiss frame an unfinished appeal around the mixed feelings that accompany affection and separation.

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  1. The speaker addresses people whose love causes pain without their parents knowing.
  2. The address narrows to young women whose hearts remain responsive to youthful love.
  3. The speaker evokes efforts to decipher a lover’s letter and anxiety over giving away a lock of hair.
  4. The stanza ends with a parting kiss that brings tears, confusion, and happiness.

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