Bambi, Part XIV summary
Part XIV of 30 · 9 min to read the part
In XIV, Jarvis struggles through Helen Harper’s delays and demands, sees the misery of people sleeping outdoors, and resolves to support himself while securing a production of his play. He spends his remaining money on an intense revision, only to read that Harper sails that day with another playwright’s work arranged for her.
What happens
- Jarvis finishes revisions, waits through Helen Harper’s extended absence, and receives another demand for a different third act.
- A midnight walk exposes him to poverty, prompting anger at social inequality and fear for his own survival.
- After another postponed meeting, he resolves to earn his living and writes Bambi about his new determination.
- Newspaper offices refuse him work, but Harper accepts an earlier scenario and asks him to develop it before her departure.
- Jarvis divides his money into daily allowances and works almost continuously for twelve days, surviving largely on coffee.
- A newspaper announces Harper’s departure that day and her plans for a Galsworthy play; Jarvis leaves his food behind.
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What to notice
Jarvis accepts responsibility for securing a production instead of treating the task as an interruption. His declaration also frames his decision to stop relying on financial help.
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What does Jarvis discover in the newspaper at the dairy lunchroom?
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