Eugene Onegin, Part 1, Part XXIII summary
Part 1, Part XXIII of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XXIII, the narrator presents Olga as obedient, modest, cheerful, and physically beautiful, comparing her portrait to those found in light love romances. He says his admiration gives way to boredom and turns his verses toward her elder sister, changing the focus of his account.
What happens
- The narrator describes Olga’s obedience, modesty, cheerfulness, and sweetness.
- He lists her blue eyes, golden hair, slight figure, movements, and voice.
- He directs readers to a light love romance for a matching portrait.
- He admits that admiration becomes boredom and shifts attention to Olga’s elder sister.
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What to notice
The admission interrupts the flattering portrait. It explains the narrator’s move away from Olga toward her elder sister.
Quick check
Whom does the narrator choose as his next subject?
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