War and Peace: resumen de Book 12: 1812, Chapter 14

Qué sucede

1. After Nicholas tells her where Prince Andrew is, Princess Mary prepares to travel with his son despite her aunt’s objections.
2. A difficult detour tests the travelers, but Mary’s energy brings them to Yaroslávl by the second week’s end.
3. Mary’s confidence that Nicholas loves her supports her inwardly, while the journey briefly distracts her from grief.
4. The Rostóvs welcome Mary, but their attempts to entertain her frustrate her urgent wish to see her brother.
5. Mary recognizes shared grief in Natásha’s face, embraces her, and cries with her.
6. Natásha describes Andrew’s illness and an unexplained change two days earlier; the women compose themselves before approaching him.

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En qué fijarte

Mary depends on Natásha’s expression to understand Andrew’s condition. Their shared grief communicates more than the household’s reassurances.

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