Plot
Why does Anna go to Moscow in the beginning of the novel?
To fix Stiva and Dolly's marriage
Who is the author of Anna Karenina?
Leo Tolstoy
What are the 3 themes of the novel?
Social change, Family life, and the value of farming
What happens to Nikolai Levin?
He dies
Where is Leo Tolstoy from?
Russia
What are the 3 motifs in the novel?
Adultery, religion, and forgiveness
Who does Kitty reject Levin for?
Count Vronsky
What year did he publish Anna Karenina?
1877
Death
How does Karenin react to Anna and Vronsky's affair?
He threatens to take Seryozha away from Anna if she breaks his rules
It was unethical and wrong
Why is Anna called princess when she is not a member of the imperial family?
All titled members of aristocratic families were considered a prince or princess
Why does Anna decide to kill herself?
She is miserable and wants to punish Vronsky
What messages did Tolstoy try to convey in Anna Karenina?
Religion is not necessary for happiness, family life is difficult, high rank does not make people inherently good or better than anyone else
What makes Russian last names different from American last names?
They have different suffixes based on gender