Opening+Scene

=Authors: Callum, Charlotte= =Opening Scene= The Opening scene takes place in the first four chapters of Part 1.

Importance
The opening scene sets the mood that the entire story is introduced in. The mood and tone in the opening scene is dull, negative and troublesome - it is very obvious there isn't peace between the characters.

Setting
-Oblonsky's house -Oblonsky has just awoken in his study three days after his wife, Dolly, discovered his affair with the French governess. -

Characters
-Oblonsky (cheated on wife) -Dolly (wife) -Matthew (Levin's old friend and valet) -Tanya (the eldest daughter) -Grisha (the young son)

Themes
-Trust -Forgiveness -Love and pity