Anna Karenina, Chapter 10 summary
Chapter 10 of 239 · Part 1 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 10, Levin dines with Stepan Arkadyevitch, feels uncomfortable with restaurant luxury, and asks whether Kitty might accept his proposal. Stepan Arkadyevitch encourages him by reporting his wife’s confidence in the match, but Levin still struggles with fear of rejection and shame about his past.
What happens
- Stepan Arkadyevitch orders an elaborate dinner, while Levin feels out of place and thinks happily about Kitty.
- Levin questions city habits that prevent work and prolong meals, while Stepan Arkadyevitch defends pleasure.
- Their discussion turns to the Shtcherbatskys, and Levin reveals his anxiety about proposing.
- Stepan Arkadyevitch reports that his wife expects Kitty to marry Levin, bringing Levin close to tears.
- Levin describes his overwhelming attachment and fears that his sinful past makes him unworthy of Kitty.
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What to notice
Levin makes clear how much his hopes depend on Kitty. His urgency contrasts with Stepan Arkadyevitch’s relaxed enjoyment of dinner.
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What brings Levin close to tears of happiness?
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