Dec 4, 2008

Anna in the Tropics | Characters

Anna’s Husband
Anna’s husband, whose name is Karenin, is a man of wealth, influence, and good social standing who is at first naïve about the true nature of his wife’s relationship with Vronsky. When he finally realizes that his wife is having an affair, he struggles with how he should comport himself, for he wishes to avoid a scandal at all costs. He decides to write Anna a letter.

Boy from New London
The boy from New London is the only person from New England whom Conchita has met. According to her, he was so shy that ‘‘when he expressed any sort of feeling, he...