The Brothers Karamazov, Part 4, Chapter 5: riassunto
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In Chapter 5, Kolya visits the gravely ill Ilusha and reveals that his dog Perezvon is the missing Zhutchka, relieving Ilusha’s belief that he has killed the animal. Gifts and performances bring the household joy, but Kolya also shows his vanity before Alyosha, and the arrival of a doctor interrupts the gathering.
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- Alyosha brings Ilusha’s former enemies to visit him, while his frightened father accepts Katerina Ivanovna’s financial help.
- Kolya arrives and struggles to hide his distress at Ilusha’s weakened appearance.
- After first claiming Zhutchka is dead, Kolya brings in Perezvon, whom Ilusha recognizes as the missing dog.
- Kolya demonstrates the dog’s tricks and presents a small cannon, which Ilusha willingly gives to his mother.
- Kolya recounts his pranks, humiliates Kartashov over Troy, and attacks classical studies while anxiously seeking Alyosha’s approval.
- The visiting doctor arrives, and Kolya promises to return with Perezvon after the examination.
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The question exposes the cost of Kolya’s elaborate surprise. His wish to impress Ilusha delays the comfort his presence and the living dog could provide.
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Why does Kolya say he delays visiting Ilusha?
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