Anna Karenina, Part 7, Chapter 24 summary
Part 7, Chapter 24 of 239 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 24, Anna proposes leaving for the country, but Vronsky’s planned visit to his mother turns their agreement into a quarrel about jealousy and love. Alone, Anna imagines death as escape and revenge, before Vronsky accepts her departure date and reassures her, turning her despair into intense affection.
What happens
- Anna suppresses resentment at Vronsky’s manner and proposes leaving for the country without waiting for the divorce.
- Vronsky describes his outing, then says business with his mother prevents departure on Anna’s preferred date.
- Thinking of Princess Sorokina, Anna accuses Vronsky of dishonesty and lack of love, while he struggles to contain his anger.
- Anna retreats to her room and imagines death ending her shame and making Vronsky regret losing her.
- Vronsky offers to leave when she wants, denies loving anyone else, and receives her passionate embraces.
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What to notice
Anna rejects respect as a substitute for love. The line makes clear why practical agreement about departure cannot settle her fear of abandonment.
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Why does Vronsky initially resist leaving the day after tomorrow?
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