Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 234, Part XII summary
Part 1, no. 234, Part XII of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XII, the angry bard waits at home until his boastful neighbour brings the answer, ending his fear that his opponent might evade the challenge. The jealous youth now faces a meeting at the windmill before dawn, where friends must aim pistols at one another.
What happens
- The bard waits impatiently at home, full of anger.
- His boastful neighbour arrives triumphantly with the answer.
- The jealous youth rejoices because he fears his opponent might dismiss the matter or avoid the pistol.
- With doubt removed, he must ride to the windmill before dawn for an armed encounter between friends.
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What to notice
The bard fears evasion rather than the encounter itself. This explains why the answer brings him joy despite the danger.
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Where must the jealous youth go before dawn?
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