Chapter 149
Karenin enters Lydia Ivanovna's snug boudoir with china, portraits,...
When Alexey Alexandrovitch came into the Countess Lidia Ivanovna’s snug little boudoir, decorated with old china and hung with portraits, the lady herself had not yet made her appearance. She was changing her dress. A cloth was laid on a round table, and on it stood a china tea service and a silver spirit-lamp and tea kettle. Alexey Alexandrovitch looked idly about at the endless familiar portraits which adorned the room, and sitting down to the table, he opened a New Testament lying upon it. The rustle of the countess’s silk skirt drew his attention off. “Well now, we can…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Track the Refusal
Chart Karenin's position from reading the letter to consenting to Lydia's reply. Note each argument that moves him.
Consider:
- •Include who is to throw a stone
- •Include Seryozha as dead
- •Include forgetting
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time you almost did the fair thing and let someone talk you out of it.
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