Eugene Onegin, Part 1, no. 228, Part VI summary
Part 1, no. 228, Part VI of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In VI, an unnamed man mocks foolish people, makes wise people seem foolish, and sometimes suffers punishment or falls into traps himself. His skill in argument includes sharp replies, silence, and deliberate nonsense, while his interference draws young friends into quarrels and duels.
What happens
- The man enjoys mocking foolish people and making wise people appear foolish, openly or under a respectable disguise.
- His tricks sometimes bring punishment, and he sometimes falls into traps like an inexperienced person.
- In argument, he uses sharp or dull replies, silence, and deliberate nonsense.
- He stirs up quarrels among young friends and leads them into duels.
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What to notice
The man's cleverness does not protect him from consequences. The comparison to a beginner undercuts his apparent mastery of other people.
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What does the man provoke among young friends?
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