Far from the Madding Crowd, Chapter 47 summary
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In Chapter 47, Troy leaves Weatherbury, troubled by Fanny’s death and unwilling to remain with Bathsheba, and nearly drowns while swimming off the coast. Sailors rescue him and take him toward their brig, leaving him separated from home and dependent on strangers for shelter and passage ashore.
What happens
- Troy walks south, driven away from Weatherbury by remorse, memories of Fanny, and dislike of life with his wife.
- He crosses a ridge, reaches a sheltered cove near Budmouth, and enters the sea to bathe.
- Swimming beyond the enclosing rocks, he meets a current that carries him away from shore.
- After exhausting himself against the current, he changes his approach and slowly moves toward a spit of land.
- Young sailors spot his signals, row toward him, and pull him into their boat.
- They lend him clothing and row toward their brig as darkness falls, agreeing to land him in the morning.
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What to notice
The sentence marks Troy’s escape from immediate danger. His desperate effort ends through the sailors’ quick response rather than his own strength.
Quick check
Why do the sailors originally come ashore?
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