After reading the following passage it is evident that Ivan lives his life in accordance to the higher class. Appearances are everything to Ivan, he self-consciously conducts himself in a decorous manner. From my perspective, Ivan is an un-authentic person. His judgements and opinions are different from his actions. Ivan surrounds himself with people of a higher social standing not because he likes them but because of their status. This similar attitude is reflected in his marriage to Praskovya as well. It is obvious that Ivan never loved her, he only married Praskovya because he felt it was the right thing to do. In the novel, the author compares Ivan to a “fly being drawn to a bright light.” Just as the lights’ movement and placement determines
