Anna Karenina, Chapter 12 summary
Chapter 12 of 239 · Part 1 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 12, Princess Shtcherbatskaya favors Count Vronsky over Levin as a husband for Kitty, but worries that his attentions may not lead to marriage. Levin’s return increases her anxiety, while Kitty resists discussing her feelings and promises her mother that she keeps no secrets.
What happens
- Kitty attracts two serious suitors during her first society winter, and her parents disagree over which man suits her.
- Her father favors Levin, while her mother prefers Vronsky’s wealth, family, manners, and career prospects.
- The princess recalls her arranged marriage and struggles to understand changing rules that give daughters greater freedom.
- Vronsky’s remarks about consulting his mother partly reassure the princess, who fears he merely flirts with Kitty.
- Levin’s return raises fears that Kitty might reject Vronsky or delay the hoped-for match.
- Kitty asks her mother not to discuss the matter, but promises not to hide anything from her.
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