Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 340, Part XXII summary
Part 1, no. 340, Part XXII of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XXII, Onéguine impatiently waits for evening, then rides to Tattiana’s house and finds her alone, giving him a chance to sit with her. Yet he cannot sustain conversation, barely answers her questions, and stares at her while she appears calm and unconcerned.
What happens
- Onéguine counts the hours and impatiently waits for the day to end.
- At ten, he mounts his sledge and hurries to her house.
- He approaches trembling and finds Tattiana alone.
- They sit together, but Eugene struggles to speak and barely answers her questions.
- He stares at her in distress while she appears calm and unconcerned.
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What to notice
The closing contrast places his visible distress beside her apparent composure. It describes her outward appearance without establishing what she feels.
Quick check
How does Eugene respond to Tattiana’s questions?
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