War and Peace · Character

Aníska

  • Supporting
  • First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 261

Aníska is a supporting character in War and Peace (Book 1).

Gender
female
Age
young adult
First appears
Book 1 · Ch. 261
Books
1

Aníska appears briefly as a maidservant in a disordered domestic scene, sitting on a trunk while she loosens and straightens her pale plait. The singed strands and her bare feet give her a memorable, unvarnished presence, though the novel does not develop her into a continuing character arc.

Description

Aníska is a young adult maidservant, described as dirty and barefoot. Her pale-colored hair is gathered in a plait, which she has undone to pull straight; some of it is singed. The text does not specify her face, eyes, or build, and her plain servant’s status is clearer than any particular style of dress.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

  • Pierre Bezúkhovrescuer and guide

    The maidservant guides Pierre to the burning lodging where the missing child is believed to be.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 1War and Peace

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