Villette: Figuren, Zeitleiste und Orte

Paulina Mary arrives at Mrs. Bretton’s home and anxiously asks about her absent father.

Paulina grows attached to Graham before receiving orders to join her father on the Continent.

Lucy becomes Miss Marchmont’s companion, but her employer’s death leaves her without that friendship and duty.

After exploring London, the narrator sails abroad and meets Ginevra Fanshawe during the crossing.

Madame Beck pushes Lucy into teaching, and Lucy overcomes the pupils’ rebellion to gain a better-paid position.

Fifine breaks her arm, bringing Dr. John into the household, where Lucy recognizes her earlier helper.

Lucy discovers Madame Beck searching her locked belongings and later helps Dr. John intercept another note.

Paul Emanuel demands Lucy’s help in the school comedy and coaches her for the unexpected role.

Isolation and care duties leave Lucy seriously ill, and she collapses after seeking comfort from a priest.

Lucy recovers in the Brettons’ house and renews her connection with Graham, also called Dr. John.

Graham abandons his devotion to Ginevra after seeing her mock his mother at a royal concert.

While reading Dr. John’s letter in the attic, Lucy sees a figure resembling a nun.

After weeks without news, Lucy visits La Terrasse and discovers that Miss de Bassompierre is little Polly.

Lucy hides Graham’s letters in a bottle inside the old pear tree and encounters the silent nun.

Lucy gives Emanuel her handmade watchguard after a quarrel, and their renewed friendship brings her contentment.

Lucy plans her own school, and Emanuel reveals his secret watch over the garden before the nun appears.

Paulina tells Lucy that Graham has declared his love in a letter she keeps from her father.

Père Silas tells Lucy about Emanuel’s lost love and his support of people who depend on him.

Lucy resists pressure to become Catholic, while Paul comes to recognize the sincerity of her Protestant beliefs.

Paulina’s father questions Graham and finally approves their marriage.

Lucy suspects Paul will marry his ward and returns to find a false nun on her bed.

Ginevra’s letter announces her marriage to Alfred de Hamal and reveals that he impersonated the nun.

Paul shows Lucy the home and school he has arranged for her and declares his love before sailing.

Lucy’s school thrives during Paul’s absence, but a destructive Atlantic storm threatens her hopes as she prepares for his return.