Anna Karenina · Character

Professor Katavasov

A scientist and friend of Sergey Koznishev who visits Levin's estate.

minor

Also known as Katavasov

First appearance: part vi xiii

Professor Katavasov shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A dinner guest who jokes about marriage and freedom, claiming to love his work (cuttlefish) more than a wife.

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II
A dinner guest who jokes about marriage and freedom, claiming to love his work (cuttlefish) more than a wife.
Chapter II
Levin is going to see him to be introduced to the savant Metrov, showing Levin's continued intellectual engagement.
Chapter III
Hosts Levin and Metrov; values clarity and scientific law; reads an address at a scholarly jubilee meeting.
I
Accompanies Sergey Ivanovitch on the trip to visit Levin, fulfilling a long-standing promise.
II
Present with Koznishev at the start of the chapter, but does not speak in the provided excerpts.
III
Curiously observes the volunteers, finds most unpleasant and unheroic, but feels pressured to report favorably to Sergey Ivanovitch due to public sentiment.
Chapter VI
Jests about his dusty appearance and immediately brings up the Serbian war, representing the outside political world intruding on domestic peace.
VII
A visitor whose voice is heard from above; Kitty thinks Levin enjoys discussions with him.
Chapter XIV
Arrives with Koznishev. Levin remembers their past metaphysical arguments and resolves not to engage in debate, wanting to preserve his happy mood.
Chapter XV
Supports Sergey Ivanovitch, challenging Levin's views and describing the enthusiastic scenes at the station as volunteers depart.
Chapter XVI
Good-humoredly mocks Levin's spiritual arguments, asking for a definition of the 'soul' and laughing at the idea. He sides with Sergey Ivanovitch in the debate.
Chapter XVIII
Amuses the party with his jokes and is induced to share his interesting observations on the habits of common houseflies.

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