Anna Karenina, Chapter 23 summary
Chapter 23 of 239 · Part 1 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 23, Kitty expects Vronsky to choose her for the mazurka, but she sees his absorption in Anna and realizes that her hopes are failing. Countess Nordston arranges another partner for her, while Anna and Vronsky remain absorbed in each other, and Anna leaves without staying for supper.
What happens
- Kitty dances with Vronsky and refuses five possible mazurka partners because she expects him to ask her.
- During the last quadrille, Kitty notices Anna’s excitement and Vronsky’s unusually submissive manner toward her.
- Kitty retreats in despair, and Countess Nordston confirms that Vronsky asks Anna for the mazurka.
- Countess Nordston persuades Korsunsky to dance with Kitty, who continues watching Anna and Vronsky.
- Anna smiles at Kitty during a dance figure, but turns away when Kitty responds with visible distress.
- Anna refuses invitations to stay for supper, mentions her intended departure, and goes home.
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