Tolstoy's Anna Karenina: East vs. West

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What does Anna represent in the context of Tolstoy's views?

The idealization of Eastern wisdom

The rejection of Western values

The struggle for religious rebirth

The Westernization of Russian social elites (correct)

What does the train station symbolize in the context of Tolstoy's work?

The struggle for individualism

The corruption of Western reason

The importance of collective labor

Artificial modernity (correct)

What is the central idea of Dostoevsky's concept of the 'God-manhood'?

The need for Russia to spread the truth and wisdom

The rejection of the Gospel's eternal truths

The possibility of gaining a mystical meaning of history (correct)

The importance of rejecting institutionalized religion

What is the primary difference between Tolstoy's and Dostoevsky's views on history?

Tolstoy rejected history in favor of the Gospel's eternal truths, while Dostoevsky believed in the need for a re-integration with the people Signup and view all the answers

What does Konstantin Levin's participation in the harvest symbolize?

A collective and meditative activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of unhappiness according to Tolstoy's views?

Self-centeredness Signup and view all the answers

What was Dostoevsky's perception of bourgeois freedom?

A purely negative quality that leads to individualism Signup and view all the answers

What did Dostoevsky see as a consequence of European civilization rejecting the way of Christ?

The rise of socialism and capitalism Signup and view all the answers

In Dostoevsky's view, what is necessary for moral healing?

A return to the simplistic, Christian lifestyle of the peasant class Signup and view all the answers

What does the character of Raskolnikov exemplify in Crime and Punishment?

The idolization of man over God Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal society according to Dostoevsky?

A fraternal community where the individual submits to the collective Signup and view all the answers

What was Dostoevsky's impression of London during his travels?

He was shocked by the might of capitalist civilization Signup and view all the answers

What, according to Tolstoy, is the primary issue with the concept of progress?

It only benefits the rich and powerful Signup and view all the answers

What does Tolstoy propose as a means to protest and abolish social inequality?

Passive resistance and refusal to participate in the existing system Signup and view all the answers

What type of art does Tolstoy believe holds the most value?

Folk art, closely tied to religion and daily life Signup and view all the answers

What is Tolstoy's view on the state?

It is an embodiment of evil in civilization Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tolstoy reject the use of force and violence?

Because they are unChristian Signup and view all the answers

What kind of society does Tolstoy wish to establish?

A pre-industrial, agrarian society Signup and view all the answers