![]() ![]() That which does not conform to human logic is unacceptable to him. But he cannot honestly accept religious matters on faith alone. ![]() He is an atheist, yet concerned with the fate of mankind on this earth all of his studies have led him to a deep compassion for the sufferings and tribulations of earthly man. When he accompanies the others to the monastery, for instance, he is quiet and reserved he waits to talk until someone begins to discuss Ivan's article, written while he was still at the university. ![]() As a result, we come to know Ivan through his thoughts rather than through his actions in other words, his intellect defines his essential nature.Īs an adult, Ivan seldom speaks, and then only to individuals who seemingly are intellectually capable of understanding his complexities. He is, in contrast to his brother Alyosha (who freely accepts help and aid from other people), unable to receive freely any act of generosity.īy nature Ivan is a very studious person who has strong intellectual inclinations, qualities that later dominate his personality. Ivan's basic nature is defined early in the novel when he is depicted as being a very independent child. ![]()
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