Characters (Anna, Vronsky, Karenin)

Anna, Vronsky, and Karenin are central characters in Tolstoy’s "Anna Karenina." Anna is a passionate, emotionally driven woman who struggles with societal expectations and personal desires. Vronsky is a handsome, impulsive military officer who falls deeply in love with Anna, leading her into scandal and internal conflict. Karenin is Anna’s initially composed and self-controlled husband, a high-ranking government official who values social propriety, yet feels betrayed and hurt as his marriage and life unravel. Their complex interactions explore themes of love, fidelity, morality, and the conflict between personal happiness and societal norms.