Anna Karenina, Part 4, Chapter 14 summary
Part 4, Chapter 14 of 239 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Levin waits impatiently to see Kitty again, accompanying his brother to a meeting, visiting Sviazhsky, and talking with a hotel servant. His happiness makes everyone seem loving and good, even as the narration shows that his hosts are bored, and he spends the remaining night awake beside an open window.
What happens
- After Kitty leaves, Levin seeks company because the hours before their next meeting seem unbearable.
- He accompanies Sergey Ivanovitch to a meeting and sees kindness beneath the members’ arguments.
- Levin visits Sviazhsky and his household, mistaking their politeness for sympathy and staying beyond their bedtime.
- At the hotel, he discusses love and marriage with Yegor until a bell interrupts their conversation.
- Unable to eat or sleep, Levin watches the stars, feels pity for Myaskin, and goes outside at seven.
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What to notice
Levin’s declaration explains the mood that shapes every encounter. His joy also makes him misread other people’s feelings.
Quick check
Why does Levin fail to notice that his visit tires Sviazhsky’s household?
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