Anna Karenina, Part 4, Chapter 13 summary
Part 4, Chapter 13 of 239 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 13, Levin and Kitty discover how easily they understand each other, and her account of unmarried women’s humiliation changes his views on women’s freedom. Writing initials in chalk, they clarify her earlier refusal, declare their love, and agree that he should visit her parents the next morning.
What happens
- After dinner, Levin stays among the men, but his attention remains fixed on Kitty.
- Kitty understands Levin’s explanation of disagreements, showing a closeness absent from his conversation with the men.
- Her account of an unmarried woman’s humiliation makes Levin accept the case for women’s freedom.
- Through chalk initials, Kitty explains that her refusal applies only to that earlier moment and asks for forgiveness.
- Levin declares his continuing love, and their written exchange ends with Kitty’s acceptance.
- The old prince interrupts, and Kitty and Levin part with an understanding about his visit the next morning.
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What to notice
Levin writes initials representing this declaration in response to Kitty’s request for forgiveness. It makes his continuing love explicit.
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What does Kitty explain about her earlier refusal?
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