Hyperion, Part 3, Chapter 9 summary
Part 3, Chapter 9 of 40 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 9, Flemming recognizes that Mary Ashburton does not return his love, tells Berkley about his rejection, and decides to leave Interlachen for the Tyrol. Berkley challenges his resolve to withdraw into sorrow, urges him to abandon hope, and joins him when they depart for Innsbruck the next morning.
What happens
- Mary Ashburton remains unmoved by Flemming, and their silent walk home leaves him in tears.
- Flemming tells Berkley about his rejection but stops him from speaking disrespectfully about Mary.
- Berkley recalls his own rejected courtship and recommends forgetting Mary through society or another attachment.
- Flemming insists his love endures and describes a life withdrawn into sorrowful thought.
- Berkley questions whether Flemming truly abandons hope, and Flemming announces a journey to the Tyrol.
- The next morning, Flemming and Berkley leave for Innsbruck, with Berkley undertaking to console his companion.
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What to notice
Berkley locates relief in giving up desire rather than satisfying it. This directly challenges Flemming’s insistence on preserving his attachment and sorrow.
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