Eugene Onegin, Part XLVIII summary
Part XLVIII of 368 · 1 min to read the part
In XLVIII, an unnamed man enjoys wandering among meadows, trees, and running water for two days, but by the third day the scenery only makes him sleepy. His change of mood shows that the country offers no escape from the boredom that dogs his life.
What happens
- For two days, the man finds a change in walking through meadows and an oak grove and listening to water.
- On the third day, he stops paying attention to the landscape and feels sleepy.
- He recognizes that boredom can exist in the country without the entertainments of palaces and streets.
- His gloomy mood follows him as closely as a shadow or a devoted wife.
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What to notice
The comparisons make his gloomy mood seem constantly present. They sharpen the contrast between his brief pleasure outdoors and his persistent boredom.
Quick check
When does the man lose interest in the grove and meadows?
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