Anna Karenina, Part 7, Chapter 23 summary
Part 7, Chapter 23 of 239 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 23, Anna and Vronsky remain in Moscow because their growing resentment prevents agreement, and Anna broods over a quarrel about women’s education and her care for Hannah. Alone while Vronsky is out, she struggles between jealousy and reconciliation, then orders packing for the country before he returns.
What happens
- Anna and Vronsky dislike Moscow but cannot agree enough to leave for Vozdvizhenskoe.
- Anna fears his love is fading, while Vronsky resents the difficulties of his position.
- At dusk, Anna recalls their quarrel over women’s education and his attack on her attachment to Hannah.
- She tries to excuse him, but the remembered insult revives her jealousy and anger.
- Anna resolves to accept blame and orders boxes for packing; Vronsky returns at ten.
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What to notice
Anna recognizes how repeatedly her attempts at calm return her to anger. Her question exposes the struggle behind her decision to reconcile.
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What does Anna do to stop herself from dwelling on the quarrel?
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