Anna Karenina, Part 4, Chapter 20 summary
Part 4, Chapter 20 of 239 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 20, Alexey Alexandrovitch visits Anna, but their discussion of Vronsky and the baby's care exposes her irritation and distress rather than easing their tension. After she asks him to leave, he recognizes the strain of their situation and considers tolerating her relationship with Vronsky to preserve his children and position.
What happens
- Alexey Alexandrovitch leaves Betsy and thanks Anna for deciding against a farewell visit from Count Vronsky.
- Anna resents her husband's manner, defends Princess Tverskaya, and struggles with physical revulsion toward him.
- News that the baby cries and receives too little milk prompts Anna to protest that she cannot nurse her.
- Anna sobs, apologizes for her unfairness, and asks Alexey Alexandrovitch to leave.
- He considers accepting renewed relations with Vronsky, but feels others force him toward a course he believes wrong.
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Under what condition does Alexey Alexandrovitch consider allowing Anna's relationship with Vronsky to resume?
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