War and Peace, Book 12: 1812, Chapter 14 summary
Book 12: 1812, Chapter 14 of 365 · 9 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Princess Mary brings her nephew to Yaroslávl to see Prince Andrew, drawing strength from the journey despite her fear for him. The Rostóvs’ welcome delays her access to her brother, but Natásha’s grief immediately unites the two women and reveals a change in his condition that she cannot clearly explain.
What happens
- After Nicholas tells her where Prince Andrew is, Princess Mary prepares to travel with his son despite her aunt’s objections.
- A difficult detour tests the travelers, but Mary’s energy brings them to Yaroslávl by the second week’s end.
- Mary’s confidence that Nicholas loves her supports her inwardly, while the journey briefly distracts her from grief.
- The Rostóvs welcome Mary, but their attempts to entertain her frustrate her urgent wish to see her brother.
- Mary recognizes shared grief in Natásha’s face, embraces her, and cries with her.
- Natásha describes Andrew’s illness and an unexplained change two days earlier; the women compose themselves before approaching him.
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What to notice
Mary depends on Natásha’s expression to understand Andrew’s condition. Their shared grief communicates more than the household’s reassurances.
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What makes Mary immediately regard Natásha as a friend?
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