Anna Karenina, Part 2, Chapter 2 summary
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In Chapter 2, Dolly visits to hear about Kitty’s health and learns that a journey abroad is agreed upon, while her own marriage and children trouble her. Kitty’s tears provoke an argument between her parents, and Dolly suggests that a rejected proposal from Levin may help explain her sister’s pain before going to comfort her.
What happens
- Dolly arrives after the medical consultation and learns that the family plans to travel abroad.
- Dolly faces renewed suspicions about Stepan Arkadyevitch, money shortages, and illness among her children.
- Kitty feels that her father understands her shame, then bursts into tears after he speaks about her recovery.
- The princess blames Vronsky, but the prince blames his wife and dismisses the doctors before softening toward her.
- Dolly tells her mother that Levin intended to propose and suggests Kitty rejected him because of Vronsky.
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What to notice
Kitty cannot respond to her father’s attempt at encouragement. Her silence and tears show how painful his apparent understanding feels.
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What does Dolly tell her mother about Levin?
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