In this task, you will write a critical essay on Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich (approximately 900 words). You may have previously drafted a similar, shorter essay in a lesson in this unit. If you have, please expand on the shorter essay that you
wrote for that lesson by adding critical research and widening its scope. If you did not write a shorter essay, you can start
writing from scratch by following the steps included in this task.
Here are a few ideas for you to consider while writing your essay. You can pick any one of these or choose a topic of your own
to build your essay.
• How does Tolstoy employ his characters to draw out the difference between the artificial and authentic life?
• How does Ivan Ilyich perspective towards death change over the course of the novel?
• How does Ivan's suffering affect his attitude towards both life and death?
Make sure you consult at least one source from your school or local library and at least two credible Internet sources, and
incorporate the information that you gather into your paper. Use information from respected journals or academic or
government institutions when looking at online sources to ensure that you're referring to credible sources. Verify if the author
that you are quoting is an expert on your chosen subject. Ensure that the author has published many articles in reputed
journals and other sources. Also, ensure that the article you want to reference is well cited and has a bibliography at the end.
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