The untimely presence of Ivan Ilych’s death put forth the true feelings of the numerous people surrounding him. To begin with, at the start of the story when his death is revealed, indifference seems to be the dominating emotion. His colleagues, and supposedly his friends, were more interested about the forthcoming job changes and promotions than the death itself. At the funeral, these same individuals’ main priority was arranging a bridge game, rather than …showed first 75 words of 351 total…

…showed last 75 words of 351 total…life rather than caring for her dying father. This lack of sympathy for him speaks not only for Ivan Ilych’s family and friends, but also how he himself conducted his life in such a way that he ended up being treated poorly at the end. He was treated by the same cold, indifferent way he regarded his friends and family, and realized the effects of his unemotional demeanor when it was unfortunately too late.