Anna Karenina, Part 6, Chapter 20 summary
Part 6, Chapter 20 of 239 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 20, Dolly feels uneasy in Anna’s household, but a tour of Vronsky’s house and hospital changes her view of him. His pleasure in explaining the improvements and his wholehearted interest in the hospital overcome her dislike, helping her understand Anna’s love for him.
What happens
- Princess Varvara defends her stay with Anna and praises the household, while Dolly privately doubts her motives.
- The company chooses a walk and possible boat ride, and Dolly walks beside Vronsky with considerable embarrassment.
- Dolly praises the house, and Vronsky eagerly describes his improvements before offering a hospital tour.
- At the hospital buildings, Anna and Vronsky discuss a design problem with the architect.
- Vronsky shows the visitors modern equipment, though he interrupts Dolly’s question about a maternity ward.
- Dolly admires Vronsky’s genuine enthusiasm and begins to understand Anna’s attraction to him.
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