Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 345, Part XXVII summary
Part 1, no. 345, Part XXVII of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XXVII, the narrator marvels at Tattiana’s transformation from an innocent maiden into a commanding, composed figure in the drawing room. Her outward stillness contrasts with her former longing for an unnamed man, whom she perhaps imagined sharing her life with.
What happens
- The narrator exclaims over Tattiana’s transformation and her adjustment to the demands of dignity.
- Her commanding manner makes her former innocence difficult to recognize.
- The narrator recalls how an unnamed man stirred her heart and occupied her sleepless nights.
- She mourns him beneath the moon and perhaps dreams of spending her life with him.
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What to notice
The exclamation makes her changed behavior the central subject. Calling it a part emphasizes her adoption of a social role.
Quick check
What does Tattiana’s present composure contrast with?
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