Anna Karenina, Part 6, Chapter 15 summary
Part 6, Chapter 15 of 239 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Levin asks Dolly about Veslovsky’s behavior toward Kitty, receives confirmation of his suspicions, and orders his guest to leave despite objections from Stepan Arkadyevitch. He feels ashamed but stands by his decision, while most of the household becomes cheerful and Dolly turns the departure into a comic story.
What happens
- Levin finds Dolly punishing Masha and asks whether she notices Veslovsky’s offensive attention to Kitty.
- Dolly confirms that she and Stiva notice the flirtation, and Levin decides to dismiss Veslovsky himself.
- Levin orders transport, confronts Veslovsky, and demands his departure while nervously breaking a piece of wood.
- Stepan Arkadyevitch protests, but Levin insists that neither he nor Kitty should endure the guest’s presence.
- Veslovsky leaves in a seatless trap with the mechanic, while Levin feels disgraced but remains convinced of his decision.
- By evening, everyone except the princess grows cheerful, and Dolly makes Varenka laugh with accounts of the departure.
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What to notice
Levin counters concern for the guest’s dignity with his own suffering. The line states why he refuses to reverse his decision.
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Why does Veslovsky leave in a covered trap rather than the carriage?
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