War and Peace, Book 15: 1812–13, Chapter 11 summary
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In Chapter 11, Kutúzov receives public honors but opposes another war, while the Emperor’s dissatisfaction leads to the gradual removal of his authority. Alexander I takes the leading role in the movement toward Europe, and the narrator presents Kutúzov’s death as the end of his completed national task.
What happens
- Kutúzov hosts a dinner and ball, where the Emperor shows displeasure despite the formal honors paid to him.
- The Emperor praises the officers for saving Europe, making clear that the fighting is not finished.
- Kutúzov argues that another war offers Russia no benefit and risks hardship and failure.
- His staff is reorganized, and real authority passes to the Emperor without an open confrontation.
- The narrator assigns Alexander I the European task and presents Kutúzov’s death as the close of his national role.
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