Short Fiction · Chapter
XIX explained
Andrey Yefimitch, weakened and indifferent after his breakdown, dies of an apoplectic stroke.
What happens
Andrey Yefimitch, weakened and indifferent after his breakdown, dies of an apoplectic stroke. He is buried with only Mihail Averyanitch and Daryushka in attendance.
Themes in this chapter
Mortality and Legacy
Andrey Yefimitch's death is described as a quiet, indifferent end, with only two people at his funeral, highlighting the insignificance of his legacy.
Isolation and Loneliness
Andrey Yefimitch dies alone in his ward, and his funeral is attended only by Mihail Averyanitch and Daryushka, emphasizing his profound isolation.
Characters to notice
- Dr. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin
Dies of an apoplectic stroke, indifferent to his fate and rejecting the idea of immortality.
- Mihail Averyanitch
Visits Andrey Yefimitch after his breakdown, brings tea and pastilles, and is one of only two mourners at the funeral.
- Nikita
Told by Dr. Hobotov to fumigate the ward.
Key passages
“Next morning his head ached, there was a droning in his ears and a feeling of utter weakness all over.”
The following day, he woke with a headache, a ringing in his ears, and complete exhaustion.
Describes Andrey Yefimitch's physical state after his breakdown.
“Towards evening Andrey Yefimitch died of an apoplectic stroke.”
In the evening, Andrey Yefimitch suffered a fatal stroke.
Direct account of his death.
“Mihail Averyanitch and Daryushka were the only people at the funeral.”
Only Mihail Averyanitch and Daryushka attended his burial.
Highlights the sparse attendance at his funeral.