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Anna Karenina script analysis

Anna Karenina script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Anna Karenina interweaves Levin’s pastoral life and courtship with Kitty alongside Anna’s tumultuous affair with Vronsky. The parallel love stories highlight choices, consequences, and the search for meaning. As Anna’s passion leads to social exile, Levin finds resolution in faith and family.

75 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 113 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

25%

Introduces Levin’s rural world as Agafia bakes pirozhoki, setting a tone of domestic simplicity.

He needs to come in if he's to wash himself.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 1 / 5% target

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Levin declares his love and intent to propose, stating the theme of love’s pursuit.

I'm in love. I've come back to propose.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Page 1 / 10% target

30%

We see Levin’s farm life and his reflection over dinner, establishing his character and world.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 1 / 12% target

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Kitty rejects Levin’s proposal, upending his romantic expectations.

What I mean to say--I came with only one purpose--I want to--will you be my wife?
5

Debate

Scenes 8-10 / Page 1 / 20% target

30%

Levin wrestles with frustration and visits his brother, questioning his purpose and prospects.

God, look at him! You look like a capitalist!
6

Break into Two

Scene 13 / Page 1 / 25% target

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Anna and Vronsky meet on the train, moving her from domestic stability into passionate conflict.

7

B Story

Scene 32 / Page 1 / 30% target

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Levin inspects his estate and reconnects with Oblonsky, deepening his personal journey.

I thought that had been done.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 19 / Page 1 / 40% target

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At the ball, Anna dances with Vronsky in a spectacle that thrills her and angers Kitty.

. . . the lady chooses a lady and a gentleman . . . !
9

Midpoint

Scene 26 / Page 1 / 50% target

35%

Vronsky declares love passionately, raising the stakes for Anna’s commitment.

I have no peace to give. There can be no peace for us--only misery or the greatest happiness....
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 43 / Page 1 / 65% target

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Karenin confronts Anna after the race, intensifying societal pressure and threat to her affair.

I have to tell you, you behaved improperly today.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 50 / Page 1 / 75% target

35%

Karenin threatens to divorce Anna, shattering her remaining security.

I will not return to this house until divorce has put you into the street. Meanwhile my son...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 82 / Page 1 / 80% target

30%

Anna rushes to see her son and confronts her emotional collapse away from Vronsky.

I have brought something for Sergei Alexeyich.
13

Break into Three

Scene 110 / Page 1 / 85% target

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Anna and Vronsky argue over their future, prompting her final drastic decision.

You've stopped loving me. You've given up everything for me, and it's turned you against me. Why lie...
14

Finale

Scene 113 / Page 1 / 95% target

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Levin visits his newborn son, finding resolution and hope in family life.

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Final Image

Scene 113 / Page 1 / 99% target

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The joyful provision of Levin’s family contrasts Anna’s tragic path, closing the story’s thematic arc.