The Death of Ivan Ilych

How could Ivan get physical relief from his pain--other than with drugs?

How could Ivan get physical relief from his pain--other than with drugs?

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While Gerásim is lifting Iván Ilych's legs onto a chair, because elevation helps ease the pain, Iván Ilych feels that the higher his legs are, the easier the pain is.

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