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acquaintances easily. Most in society would speak highly of him. Yet Stiva, like Vronsky, exists purely for
money. Living the high life for so many years has tapped his personal account, and he therefore begins
using Dolly's inheritance to pay off gambling debts. There is little to commend in Stiva's character. He is
sweet and sentimental, but deceitful and unfaithful to his wife. Much like his sister, Anna, he is guided by
his wayward passions.
Princess Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya (Dolly): Dolly connects everyone's lives. She is Kitty's
sister, Anna's sister-in-law, and Stiva's wife. She is the typical betrayed wife whose husband cheats on
her, yet a devoted mother who nevertheless raises fine children. She is strong in that sense. Her husband's
betrayal makes her think she is no longer attractive, but she moves on with her life and stays true to him.
Dolly copes with the few options she has in an already defined society. She becomes unhappy but doesn't