Anna Karenina, Chapter 24 summary
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In Chapter 24, Konstantin Levin visits his brother Nikolay after blaming himself for his rejection and remembering how others fail to support Nikolay. His hope of speaking openly meets Nikolay’s suspicion and sudden changes of mood, though Nikolay welcomes him to supper and demands respect for his partner.
What happens
- Leaving the Shtcherbatskys’, Levin blames himself for his rejection and thinks of Vronsky as the natural choice.
- During his ride, Levin recalls Nikolay’s religious devotion, destructive behavior, and the mockery and rejection he faces.
- Levin resolves to show his love and reaches Nikolay’s hotel at about eleven.
- Nikolay first shows joy at recognizing Konstantin, then angrily questions why he comes.
- Softened by Konstantin’s timid answer, Nikolay introduces Kritsky and Marya Nikolaevna and insists that his brother respect her.
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