The Age of Innocence: resumen de Part XV
Part XV de 34 · Book 1 · 14 min para leer el part
In XV, Newland Archer visits Ellen Olenska at Skuytercliff, where their private conversation ends with Julius Beaufort’s arrival and Archer’s jealous suspicion. Back in New York, Archer struggles with his attraction to Ellen and, after receiving her invitation to explain herself, decides instead to leave for St. Augustine.
Qué sucede
- After joining the Chiverses’ weekend activities at Highbank, Archer drives to Skuytercliff on Sunday to see Ellen.
- Archer meets Ellen outdoors, and they enter the old Patroon’s house to speak privately about her unhappiness.
- Beaufort approaches before Ellen explains herself, and Archer greets him with a bitter claim that she expects him.
- Returning to New York, Archer considers Beaufort’s pursuit and worries that Ellen finds his worldly experience attractive.
- Poetry deepens Archer’s thoughts of Ellen, while ordinary work and family routines become oppressive.
- Ellen sends a note requesting a visit and promising an explanation, but Archer decides to travel to St. Augustine.
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Ellen identifies a contradiction between social reserve and the lack of personal privacy. Her complaint explains why she seeks a secluded conversation with Archer.
Comprobación rápida
What does Archer decide after considering Ellen’s invitation?
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