Anna Karenina, Chapter 15 summary
Chapter 15 of 239 · Part 1 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Kitty feels happy about choosing Vronsky over Levin, but the memory of Levin’s pain troubles her conscience and delays her sleep. Her parents argue about her prospects, and the prince’s warning that Vronsky may not intend marriage shakes the princess’s confidence.
What happens
- Kitty tells her mother about Levin’s proposal and feels certain that refusing him is right.
- In bed, Kitty alternates between pity for Levin and happiness over Vronsky, then repeats a prayer until she sleeps.
- The princess hints that Vronsky may propose when his mother arrives, provoking the prince’s anger.
- The prince condemns his wife’s matchmaking, praises Levin’s seriousness, and accuses Vronsky of merely amusing himself.
- The parents part without agreement, and the frightened princess repeats a prayer for mercy.
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What to notice
The prince distinguishes a serious suitor from someone seeking amusement. His certainty challenges the princess’s confidence in Vronsky.
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What shakes the princess’s confidence in Vronsky’s intentions?
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