What happens to Ivan Ilyich?
A) He finds out he is never going to die, and laments this fact
B) He appreciates his life too late because he doesn't appreciate his death until the end
C) He lives his life always worrying about the fact that he is going to die, and so is miserable
D) None of the above

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In "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Ilyich comes to appreciate his life and the true values of human existence only at the end, as he confronts his own mortality. His realization and reflection on his life's superficiality and the missed opportunities for genuine human connections come too late, making his appreciation of life's true value a tragic enlightenment at the brink of death.

What Happens to Ivan Ilyich