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 One Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichAlexander SolzhenitsynCliffsNotes on One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich analyzes Alexandr Solzhenitsyn's tale of a day in a Soviet gulag (prison camp). From 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Ivan Denisovich Shukov, who faces 10 years in prison for "treason," struggles to maintain his dignity in the face of an incomprehensible and corrupt system that has complete control over him. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich represents not only prison life, but Solzhenitsyn's views of Soviet life under Stalin. Search this CliffsNote
About the AuthorAbout the NovelThe Gulag SystemArticle 58A Brief SynopsisList of CharactersPreface to the Original EditionA Note about the Book’s FormatSummaries and CommentariesAn Unexpected Trip to the CommandantsMopping the Guardroom FloorBreakfastA Sicklist Attempt FailsMorning Search and DepartureDaydreams of Home and of the KolkhozSome Thoughts on Comrades and BreadThe GULAG Work EthicIvan Considers his “Treason”The Midday Meal CaperA Discussion of ArtTyurin’s StoryThe Art of BricklayingForeman Der Is Put to ShameIvan’s Zealous PerfectionismIvan Speculates about Faith and AstronomyAn Unexpected Race HomewardThe Risky SearchMarkovich’s PackageSupper RationsBuying TobaccoIvan Reviews the DaySmall but Important TriumphsIvan’s Code of SurvivalCritical EssaysLevels of Meaning in the NovelStyle and Narrative PerspectiveStudy HelpQuizSuggested Theme Topics
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Ivan tries to pass on some of his knowledge to his surrogate son,
