# Mitya — Anna Karenina character guide

> Mitya in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0220-part-viii-i

## Who they are

The infant son of Levin and Kitty.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-viii-vi)

The hungry, screaming infant whose needs dictate Kitty's movements; his feeding brings a profound, calming connection with his mother.

### [Levin's Purpose in Country Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-viii-x)

Mentioned as Levin's child, a central part of the family life he is dedicated to sustaining and improving.

### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-viii-xvii)

The baby, who is unharmed and sleeps through the entire storm, the central object of his parents' fear and relief.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-viii-xviii)

The baby gives unmistakable signs of recognizing his parents and the cook, showing delight with Kitty and disapproval with the stranger, to the admiration of all.

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