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Eugene Onegin, Part XXV summary

Part XXV of 368 · 1 min to read the part

In XXV, the unnamed hero arrives, passes the porter, smooths his hair before climbing the marble stairs, and enters a crowded hall where people dance a mazurka. The scene shifts into a noisy gathering, where flashing glances accompany the dancers and the fiddle overwhelms the sound of jealousy.

What happens

  1. The hero stops, alights, and hurries past the porter toward the stairs.
  2. Before climbing the marble steps, he quickly smooths his hair.
  3. He enters a crowded hall where some people dance a mazurka.
  4. Guards’ spurs clash, ladies dance, and quick glances follow their movements.
  5. The fiddle’s sound drowns the voice of jealousy.

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What to notice

The closing image places jealousy beneath the noise of the dance. It introduces emotional tension without naming who feels it.

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What does the hero do before climbing the marble stairs?

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