The Death of Ivan Ilych

What Do Ivan’s friends do at his funeral?

What do Ivan's friends do at his funeral

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Peter Ivanovich, like everyone else on such occasions, entered feeling uncertain what he would have to do. All he knew was that at such times it is always safe to cross oneself. But he was not quite sure whether one should make obseisances while doing so. He therefore adopted a middle course. On entering the room he began crossing himself and made a slight movement resembling a bow.

They also discussed playing bridge, plans for the burial, smoked, and talked about the last hours of his life.

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The Death of Ivan Ilych