"Anna Karenina" kokkuvõte
He confesses that his biggest sin is doubting the
existence of God. The priest then asks him how he could doubt God when he (Levin) works so intently
with the land, which is God's creation. "'What doubt can you have of the Creator when you behold His
creation?' the priest went on in the rapid customary jargon. 'Who has decked the heavenly firmament with
its stars? Who has clothed the earth in its beauty? How could it be without the creator?' he said, looking
inquiringly at Levin." Levin realizes that the priest makes some good points, but decides he still doesn't
entirely believe in God. He decides it is Kitty's love which can help him find the faith he is missing.
Tolstoy uses five chapters to detail the wedding, adding in bits of the vows, the prayers, the scenery, the
gossip. He makes it clear that weddings, as they were intended, are very important in Russian society and
should be given appropriate attention.
Chapters 7-13