Chapter 177
Anna brings Dolly to the terrace where Princess Varvara embroiders ...
“Here’s Dolly for you, princess, you were so anxious to see her,” said Anna, coming out with Darya Alexandrovna onto the stone terrace where Princess Varvara was sitting in the shade at an embroidery frame, working at a cover for Count Alexey Kirillovitch’s easy chair. “She says she doesn’t want anything before dinner, but please order some lunch for her, and I’ll go and look for Alexey and bring them all in.” Princess Varvara gave Dolly a cordial and rather patronizing reception, and began at once explaining to her that she was living with Anna because she had always cared…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Map The Terrace Visit
List Varvara's duty speech, three hospitality details, and how Dolly's view of Vronsky changes by chapter end.
Consider:
- •Include doing my duty
- •Include I agree to anything
- •Include Dolly liking Vronsky
Journaling Prompt
Write about visiting someone whose home looked perfect until you were alone with your doubts.
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