Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 184, Part VI summary
Part 1, no. 184, Part VI of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In VI, an unnamed woman hurries to voice a hidden wish when a meteor crosses the sky, but fears disaster when she encounters a black friar or a hare. These reactions show how strongly she connects passing sights with her hopes and fears.
What happens
- The woman trembles and becomes pale.
- When a meteor appears, she rushes to mutter her secret wish before it disappears.
- A black friar approaching or a hare crossing her path fills her with fear.
- She suffers because she believes that misfortune is near.
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What to notice
The physical reaction establishes the intensity of her distress. Her responses to the signs around her also involve powerful emotion.
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What does the woman do when a meteor appears?
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