Chapter 193
Lvov, Natalia's husband, spent life in foreign capitals and diploma...
Lvov, the husband of Natalia, Kitty’s sister, had spent all his life in foreign capitals, where he had been educated, and had been in the diplomatic service. During the previous year he had left the diplomatic service, not owing to any “unpleasantness” (he never had any “unpleasantness” with anyone), and was transferred to the department of the court of the palace in Moscow, in order to give his two boys the best education possible. In spite of the striking contrast in their habits and views and the fact that Lvov was older than Levin, they had seen a great deal…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Trace Kitty's Oblonsky Errand
List Lvov's self-description, the attack plan, and Levin's response.
Consider:
- •Include les beaux-freres
- •Include why should I
- •Include children leave me no time
Journaling Prompt
Write about a family request to confront someone you did not want to scold.
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