Agnes Grey, Chapter 9 summary
Chapter 9 of 25 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 9, Miss Grey returns from her vacation and hears Matilda boast about riding before Rosalie describes her success at a ball and assesses her admirers. Rosalie treats courtship as a source of pleasure and status, while Miss Grey challenges her lack of mutual affection and advises her against marriage with such views.
What happens
- Miss Grey returns from four weeks away, and the sisters compete for her attention.
- Matilda boasts about her mare and riding, then admits that several claims describe wishes rather than facts.
- Rosalie celebrates her appearance, her admirers, and the jealousy she believes she causes at the ball.
- Rosalie compares four suitors and mentions that Weston replaces Mr. Bligh as curate.
- Rosalie favors the status marriage to Sir Thomas Ashby offers, but prefers prolonged flirting while she remains young.
- Miss Grey advises Rosalie to remain unmarried while she holds these views.
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What to notice
Miss Grey sets mutual affection against Rosalie’s desire for numerous admirers. Their disagreement shapes the discussion of marriage.
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Why does Rosalie consider marrying Sir Thomas Ashby despite disliking him?
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