I really like how Karenina- heartbroken about his wife having an affair with Count Vronsky, was making the best choice for the both of them before by filing for a divorce before outside parties and institutions inserted themselves into the situation and asserted their authority. Stories about cheating are always filled with angst, but it gets more intense when you throw blatant Patriarchy in the mix. Karenina is now emboldened to 'take charge of the house.' and will seemingly do everything in his power to keep Anna in the relationship even if she is blatantly uninterested.
You have a good , slow pace going on and this story is on the right track.
Good luck on finishing your assignment!
-Christine