War and Peace, Book 11: 1812, Chapter 31 summary
Book 11: 1812, Chapter 31 of 365 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, Natásha pays little attention to Moscow burning because she knows the seriously wounded Prince Andrew is nearby and resolves to see him despite being told she cannot. Once her family sleeps, she crosses the passage to his room, overcomes her fear of his injuries, and kneels beside him as he offers his hand.
What happens
- The count hears that Moscow is burning, but Natásha remains absorbed in the news of Prince Andrew’s wound.
- Sónya tries to distract Natásha, while the countess worries about her daughter’s silence and hidden purpose.
- Natásha lies near the door and waits until the others fall asleep, listening to an injured adjutant’s moans.
- She crosses the passage barefoot and enters Prince Andrew’s room, afraid that his injuries have made him unrecognizable.
- Candlelight reveals his familiar face, and she kneels beside him as he smiles and extends his hand.
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What to notice
Andrew’s welcoming gesture answers Natásha’s fearful approach. Their meeting replaces the terrifying image she builds from the adjutant’s cries with direct contact.
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