Anna Karenina, Part 6, Chapter 31 summary
Part 6, Chapter 31 of 239 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, Vronsky celebrates Nevyedovsky’s election with influential guests and discovers how much he enjoys provincial politics, even considering standing himself if he can marry. Anna’s letter reports Annie’s illness and reproaches his absence, turning his pleasure into resentment and prompting him to take the first train home that night.
What happens
- Vronsky enjoys his growing political influence and considers seeking election himself if he can marry within three years.
- He hosts a dinner celebrating Nevyedovsky’s victory, while Sviazhsky accepts his own defeat cheerfully.
- The guests exchange jokes and toasts, and Stepan Arkadyevitch sends Darya Alexandrovna an election telegram.
- The governor invites Vronsky to a charitable concert, and Vronsky promises to attend.
- Anna’s letter reports Annie’s illness, complains of his absence, and asks him to reply.
- Vronsky resents the letter’s tone but leaves for home on the first train that night.
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What to notice
The sentence ends the celebration with a compulsory departure. Vronsky acts on his domestic obligation despite resenting Anna’s tone.
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What prompts Vronsky to leave the election celebration and return home?
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