War and Peace, Book 15: 1812–13, Chapter 15 summary
Book 15: 1812–13, Chapter 15 of 365 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Pierre returns to Moscow and visits Princess Mary, thinking about Prince Andrew’s death, only to discover that her unfamiliar companion is Natásha. Her smile makes him recognize both her identity and his love for her, replacing his sense of emotional freedom with visible joy, embarrassment, and fear.
What happens
- Pierre returns to Moscow, meets acquaintances, and answers their questions cautiously while planning a trip to Petersburg.
- Hearing that Princess Mary is nearby, he visits her while reflecting on Prince Andrew and Karatáev.
- Princess Mary welcomes him and mentions Prince Andrew’s final days, while Pierre mistakes her companion for an unfamiliar woman.
- Princess Mary names Natásha, whose smile makes Pierre recognize her and realize that he loves her.
- Pierre blushes and struggles to speak, while Natásha’s face shows a faint pleasure.
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What to notice
Recognition of Natásha and recognition of love occur together. Her smile overturns Pierre’s belief that he is free of this attachment.
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What finally makes Pierre certain that Princess Mary’s companion is Natásha?
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