War and Peace, Book 6: 1808–10, Chapter 5 요약

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In Chapter 5, Prince Andrew enters Petersburg’s influential circles and meets Speránski, whose reform work begins to matter more to him than army regulations. Speránski offers a useful introduction and invites him to visit, while their discussion of noble privileges reveals both Andrew’s admiration and his effort to resist the statesman’s influence.

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Prince Andrew seeks influential acquaintances as his interest shifts from army regulations toward Speránski and political reform.
At Count Kochubéy’s gathering, an old man challenges emancipation and examinations for government officials.
Speránski arrives, impresses Andrew with his composure, and offers an introduction to the army regulations committee’s chairman.
In private conversation, Speránski praises Andrew’s emancipation of his serfs and his refusal to claim court privileges.
Andrew defends noble privileges as supports for honor, while Speránski argues that privileges must not damage public service.
Speránski invites Andrew to call on Wednesday for news and further conversation.