In Tolstoy's novella, The Death of Ivan Ilych , Ivan says he studied the following syllogism in school: Caius is a man, men are mortal, therefore Caius is mortal. Later in life, Ivan realized that the true meaning of this syllogism is:

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Ivan Ilych comes to the realization that the syllogism he learned in school applies to himself as well, meaning that he, too, is mortal and will die. This is a pivotal moment in the novella, reflecting on the theme of confronting one's mortality.

In Tolstoy's Novella, the Death of Ivan Ilych , Ivan