Lord Jim: resumen de Chapter 23

Qué sucede

1. Jim returns excitedly with Stein’s letter for Cornelius and a silver ring that serves as an introduction to Doramin.
2. The narrator questions Jim’s excitement, and their argument exposes Jim’s desire to escape reminders of his past.
3. Jim insists on staying away permanently and rushes to catch Stein’s departing brigantine.
4. The narrator supplies a trunk, a revolver, and cartridges, then follows Jim aboard to deliver the forgotten ammunition.
5. The captain refuses to sail upriver and recounts attacks, extortion, and danger around Patusan.
6. Jim and the narrator share an affectionate farewell, while Jim declares confidence in his chance.

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En qué fijarte

The narrator challenges Jim’s belief that other people are the main obstacle to a fresh start. The exchange places Jim’s own memory at the center of his struggle.

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