General Ivolgin's Decline and Death

The fall of General Ivolgin from a respected officer to a drunken liar and his eventual death.

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The General's Lies

The General's Lies A Fallen Man General Ivolgin, once respected, now lives in poverty and drinks heavily. He tells grandiose lies about his past, including a story about being Napoleon's page. Relationship with Lebedev He becomes friends with Lebedev, who exploits him.

The Theft Accusation

The Theft Accusation The Missing Money Lebedev loses four hundred roubles and suspects the general. The general is humiliated and leaves the house. The Stroke After a quarrel with his son Ganya, the general suffers a stroke and dies a few days later.

Death

Death The Funeral General Ivolgin dies, mourned by his wife Nina and son Kolya. His death marks the end of a once-proud family. Aftermath His death brings some relief to the family, but also sorrow.

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during the summer at Pavlovsk

shortly after the stroke