Alexey Alexandrovitch Karenin
A high-ranking government official, Anna's husband, and a man of rigid principles and limited emotional capacity.
Core Belief
"Duty, social order, and religious adherence are paramount. Personal feelings should be subordinated to the greater good and societal expectations."
Worldview
The world is governed by rational principles and laws that must be upheld. Emotions are disruptive and should be controlled. Tradition and established institutions are essential for maintaining stability and preventing chaos.
Personality
Cold, controlled, and deeply concerned with maintaining social order and propriety. He is intelligent and capable but lacks empathy and struggles to understand the complexities of human emotions, especially those of his wife. He clings to duty and religious principles as a way of navigating life's challenges.
In Their Own Words
"I cannot be made unhappy by the fact that a contemptible woman has committed a crime. I have only to find the best way out of the difficult position in which she has placed me. And I shall find it."
"One must get out of the humiliating position in which one is placed; one can’t live _à trois_."
"The family cannot be broken up by a whim, a caprice, or even by the sin of one of the partners in the marriage, and our life must go on as it has done in the past. This is essential for me, for you, and for our son."
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Anna Arkadyevna Karenina
A beautiful and intelligent woman trapped in a loveless marriage, seeking fulfillment and love.
Count Alexey Kirillovitch Vronsky
A wealthy and handsome officer who pursues Anna, driven by passion and a desire for something beyond his usual social pursuits.
Konstantin Dmitrievitch Levin
A landowner searching for meaning in life, love, and work, often conflicted between his ideals and reality.
Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky
A charming and sociable government official, known for his good humor and easygoing nature, but also prone to infidelity and debt.
Princess Ekaterina Alexandrovna Shtcherbatskaya
A young and beautiful debutante navigating the complexities of love and society.
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