The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 77 summary

What happens

1. The doctor asks Soames to choose between an operation that sacrifices the baby and a dangerous delivery that might save both.
2. Soames weighs Annette's safety against his desire for an heir, then refuses the operation despite the doctor's warning.
3. He waits in his picture gallery, defending his choice to himself and fearing Annette's death.
4. The doctor reports that Annette and her daughter survive, but Soames feels disappointed that the child is not a son.
5. A telegram summons Soames to his dying father, and he leaves after learning that mother and baby are sleeping.
6. At the station, Soames meets Madame Lamotte, tells her the news, and heads toward his train.

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What to notice

The doctor makes his personal opposition clear. His words sharpen the moral pressure on Soames without changing the decision.

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