Darya Alexandrovna Oblonsky
Stepan Arkadyevitch's long-suffering wife and mother of six, struggling to maintain her family and find meaning in her life.
Core Belief
"Family is the most important thing in life, and a woman's role is to nurture and protect her children. Personal happiness is often sacrificed for the sake of familial duty."
Worldview
Life is often difficult and unfair, especially for women. Societal expectations can be oppressive, but love and compassion can provide solace and meaning.
Personality
Practical, resilient, and fiercely devoted to her children, but also weary and disillusioned with her marriage. She is capable of great compassion and understanding but is often burdened by the realities of her domestic life.
In Their Own Words
"Ah, let me alone, let me alone!"
"He has gone! But has he broken it off with her?"
"You remember the children, Stiva, to play with them; but I remember them, and know that this means their ruin."
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Other Characters from Anna Karenina
Anna Arkadyevna Karenina
A beautiful and intelligent woman trapped in a loveless marriage, seeking fulfillment and love.
Alexey Alexandrovitch Karenin
A high-ranking government official, Anna's husband, and a man of rigid principles and limited emotional capacity.
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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