Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 98, Part IV summary
Part 1, no. 98, Part IV of 368 · 2 min to read the part
In IV, Vladimir identifies Tattiana as the quiet, sad-looking sister by the window, while his companion says he prefers her to Olga and mocks Olga’s appearance. Vladimir answers sharply and says nothing more that night, leaving their disagreement about the sisters unresolved.
What happens
- A speaker asks which sister is Tattiana and receives a description of her sad face and quiet position beside the window.
- The questioner identifies the younger sister as Vladimir’s love and says he would prefer the elder.
- He compares Olga’s face to a painted Madonna and a foolish-looking moon, finding no liveliness in it.
- Vladimir gives a curt answer and makes no further comment that night.
- An explanatory passage describes Svetlana’s literary connections and contrasts its dream ending with a fatal supernatural journey.
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What to notice
Vladimir’s brief reply and silence show that the companion’s criticism ends their exchange rather than inviting further discussion.
Quick check
How does Vladimir respond to the criticism of Olga?
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