Anna Karenina, Part 7, Chapter 8 summary
Part 7, Chapter 8 of 239 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 8, Levin tours the club with his father-in-law, enjoys its comforts, and exchanges a friendly handshake with Vronsky through Stepan Arkadyevitch’s encouragement. Although conversation between them remains awkward, Levin feels their hostility end and agrees to accompany Stepan Arkadyevitch to Anna’s home after paying his gambling losses.
What happens
- Levin’s father-in-law guides him through the club and jokes about members who grow worn out through habitual attendance.
- After briefly listening to political discussion, Levin feels bored and seeks Oblonsky and Turovtsin.
- Stepan Arkadyevitch encourages Levin and Vronsky to become friends, and they warmly shake hands but struggle to find conversation.
- Vronsky welcomes the proposed visit to Anna but stays to watch Yashvin, who keeps losing money.
- Levin enjoys games and companionship, feeling relaxed and free of hostility toward Vronsky.
- Levin agrees to visit Anna with Stepan Arkadyevitch and settles his bill and forty-rouble loss.
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