# Matvey — Anna Karenina character guide

> Matvey in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i

## Who they are

Stepan Arkadyevitch Oblonsky's loyal valet.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-ii)

Stiva's valet and confidant. Understands the significance of Anna's arrival, delivers Dolly's message about leaving, and offers a sympathetic, hopeful perspective.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

The valet who serves Oblonsky his coffee and announces visitors, speaking in an affectionately gruff tone.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-iv)

The valet who provides the phrase 'come round' that Stiva latches onto, and is given instructions to prepare for Anna Karenina's arrival.

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