Who Kitty Shcherbatskaya is
Kitty Shcherbatskaya is Dolly Oblonskaya's younger sister, a young woman who draws attention at Moscow dances. Her family respects Levin, but her mother would rather see her marry a brilliant officer.
What Kitty Shcherbatskaya wants
Kitty believes she loves Vronsky, whose attention at balls encourages her hopes. When Levin proposes, she refuses him, not because she dislikes him, but because she expects love elsewhere. At a Moscow ball, she hopes Vronsky will declare his love, then watches his attention turn toward Anna.
How Kitty Shcherbatskaya changes
Kitty falls ill after her disappointment and spends time abroad before returning more humble and honest. When she meets Levin again, their old feeling remains, and they communicate through the first letters of words.
Kitty Shcherbatskaya and the others in the story
Her relationship with Levin moves from disappointed hopes toward the daily work of marriage. Their life together brings quarrels, jealousy and small hurts, rather than removing every doubt. Alongside Anna and Vronsky's passion, Kitty and Levin's marriage offers another view of love and its demands.
Questions
Who is Kitty Shcherbatskaya?
Kitty is a Moscow noblewoman, Dolly's younger sister and the woman Levin loves.
Why does Kitty reject Levin?
She turns him down because she thinks she loves Vronsky and hopes he will choose her.
Does Kitty marry Levin?
Yes, Kitty and Levin marry after meeting again. Their marriage becomes a story of learning to share everyday life, with its affection, doubts and disagreements.
