At the end of chapter 2 of The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Ivan Ilyich reflects on the divide between work and family. To him, work always comes first, and family is what he tries to avoid. In chapters1-4 of his novella, how does Tolstoy portray Ivan Ilyich's priorities in life? Based on what you have learned about Leo Tolstoy, would he agree with Ivan Ilyich's priorities? Use textual evidence to support your response.

Upon hearing of Ivan Ilych’s death, his friends thought about "the changes and promotions it might occasion among themselves or their acquaintances." This is noteworthy as it depicts how strongly these men feel about their social status in terms of wealth and jobs. The lack of selflessness displayed by Ivan Ilych’s friends and colleagues also reveals that they did not care for Ivan Ilych as true friends typically would.