Part 1: First Epilogue: 1813–20, Chapter 16-resumé af War and Peace

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1. Alone together, Natásha and Pierre understand each other through feeling even as they discuss different subjects.
2. Natásha praises Mary, while Pierre explains his disagreement with Nicholas and his efforts to unite people in Petersburg.
3. Asked about Platón Karatáev, Pierre decides that Karatáev would approve of their family life but not his public activities.
4. A brief exchange about jealousy interrupts their happiness before Pierre describes his idea and Natásha leaves for their crying child.
5. Young Nicholas dreams of advancing with Pierre, facing threats from Uncle Nicholas, and receiving affection from his father.
6. Awake, the boy hides his distress from Dessalles and imagines earning fame and his father’s pride through great deeds.

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Pierre reduces his public project to collective action by honest people. His confidence contrasts with Natásha’s immediate attention to their child.

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