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Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya

Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya, often called Dolly, is a character from Leo Tolstoy’s novel "Anna Karenina." She is a compassionate, practical woman who is married to Stepan Arkadyevich Oblonsky. Dolly faces personal and marital challenges, striving to maintain her family’s stability and moral integrity. Her character embodies loyalty, resilience, and the emotional complexities of marriage and motherhood as she navigates issues of infidelity, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice. Dolly’s perspective offers a grounded view of life’s difficulties and the importance of love and duty within family relationships.