Bel Ami: resumen de Chapter 2

Qué sucede

1. Duroy worries about his clothes, but his reflection in the staircase mirrors reassures him before he enters the Forestiers’ home.
2. Madame Forestier welcomes him, and he joins newspaper figures and their wives for dinner.
3. His account of Algeria attracts attention, and Walter requests an article and a meeting the next afternoon.
4. Duroy compliments Madame de Marelle, then follows Madame Forestier’s advice to speak with Madame Walter.
5. Laurine accepts his affection, surprising her mother and Madame Forestier, and Duroy leaves delighted with himself.

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En qué fijarte

Walter turns Duroy’s dinner conversation into a concrete writing opportunity. Duroy’s experience now has potential professional value.

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