Nicholas Nickleby: resumen de Chapter 39
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In Chapter 39, John Browdie arrives in London with his wife and Miss Fanny Squeers, then learns that Mr. Wackford Squeers holds Smike prisoner at his lodgings. By pretending to fall ill during their evening visit, John gains access to Smike, removes the door lock, and helps him escape without interrupting the gathering downstairs.
Qué sucede
- John Browdie, his new wife, and Miss Fanny Squeers arrive in London and take rooms at the Saracen’s Head.
- Mr. Wackford Squeers joins their breakfast and boasts that he holds Smike prisoner before a planned departure the next morning.
- John eagerly accepts an invitation to tea and spends the day behaving with unusual excitement.
- During the evening visit, John pretends to become ill, and his wife arranges for him to rest upstairs.
- John removes Smike’s lock, guides him downstairs, and guards the parlor door while he escapes.
- With the company still unaware, John returns to bed and laughs beneath the blankets.
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John checks his impatient criticism when he recognizes Smike’s vulnerability. His sympathy leads directly into careful, practical assistance.
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How does John gain an opportunity to reach Smike?
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