The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories · Character
Efím Tarásitch Shevélef
A practical, skeptical old pilgrim who measures his companion's pious fervor against hard-won common sense as the two trudge toward Jerusalem.
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Also known as Efím
First appearance: Two Old Men
As a major figure in The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, Efím Tarásitch Shevélef is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The rigid pilgrim, focused on the destination and burdened by worldly cares.
Efím Tarásitch Shevélef first appears in 0042 two old men.
In Two Old Men: The rigid pilgrim, focused on the destination and burdened by worldly cares. He completes the journey but returns home spiritually unfulfilled and angry.
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- Moral Seekers and Tempters
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- Peasants and Masters
- Artists and Patrons
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak is Esarhaddon's shocking, direct confrontation with the truth that he and his victim are on…
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See Efím Tarásitch Shevélef in Two Old Men