Anna Karenina, Part 8, Chapter 6 summary
Part 8, Chapter 6 of 239 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 6, Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov arrive unexpectedly at Pokrovskoe, and Kitty arranges their welcome while Levin is away at his farm. She then hurries to feed Mitya, and their shared relief reveals how deeply she understands her child as more than a being needing physical care.
What happens
- Sergey Ivanovitch and Katavasov arrive dusty from their journey, without having sent advance notice.
- Kitty welcomes them, sends for Levin, and arranges washing rooms and lunch.
- Katavasov mentions the Serbian war and asks about Levin’s views, but Kitty gives an uncertain answer.
- Kitty asks her sister to entertain the visitors and rushes to Mitya, sensing that he needs feeding.
- After initial difficulty, Mitya nurses successfully, and both mother and child become calm.
- Agafea Mihalovna insists that Mitya recognizes her, while Kitty privately credits him with deep understanding.
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