Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and The Death of Ivan Ilych

1.) The highest spiritual values can originate from the thought and study of death is a remark made by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and can be explained using the text from the Death of Ivan Ilych. Life has three major parts to it, the miracle also known as birth, the limit also referred to as death, and finally the in between. Death can come at any point after the miracle of birth, what is done with the time between is what matters. Kubler-Ross says only from the study and understanding of death can enlightenment and enjoyment of life be accomplished. In this novel, not understanding death seems closely related to poor understanding of life. As Ivan Ilych gets older, he detaches himself from life. Ivan Ilych’s life was a disgraceful mess; he was a very shallow man that was money and image driven. ...