Anna Karenina, Part 7, Chapter 1 summary
Part 7, Chapter 1 of 239 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 1, Kitty remains happy despite her delayed childbirth, while Levin struggles with idle, uneasy life in Moscow and others anxiously await the birth. When Kitty meets Vronsky, her brief embarrassment gives way to genuine calm, and her honest account reassures Levin enough that he resolves to treat Vronsky more warmly.
What happens
- After three months in Moscow, Kitty remains calm about her overdue childbirth while those around her grow anxious.
- Kitty enjoys their attentive company but worries that city life leaves Levin restless, idle, and unable to write.
- During a visit with her father to Princess Marya Borissovna, Kitty encounters Vronsky.
- She blushes at first, then speaks calmly and recognizes that her former feelings no longer disturb her.
- Kitty tells Levin about the meeting, and his initial discomfort gives way to reassurance and a resolve to welcome Vronsky.
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What to notice
Levin names the burden of his hostility toward Vronsky. His relief supports his decision to approach their next meeting with friendliness.
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What reassures Levin about Kitty’s meeting with Vronsky?
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