Bambi, Part XVII summary
Part XVII of 30 · 7 min to read the part
In XVII, Bambi stops writing to Jarvis until he apologizes for his treatment of Mr. Strong, then discovers a new understanding of suffering in his poetry. Their letters bring greater trust and longing, but Jarvis refuses to return until his work either succeeds completely or fails beyond hope.
What happens
- Angry over Jarvis’s treatment of Mr. Strong, Bambi stops writing and finds calm while preparing cherries with Ardelia.
- Ardelia comments on Bambi’s distant marriage and suggests that Mr. Strong shows romantic interest in her.
- Jarvis asks why Bambi is silent, apologizes at her demand, and declines her invitation to visit.
- In September, his poems reveal an understanding of suffering that makes Bambi eager to see him.
- Bambi develops her own book while carefully advising Jarvis about his plays and waiting for news.
- Jarvis submits another play and refuses a Thanksgiving visit, prompting Bambi to consider a Christmas plan.
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What to notice
Jarvis’s request makes his dependence on Bambi explicit. She finds this openness so unfamiliar that she repeatedly reads his apology.
Quick check
Why does Jarvis refuse Bambi’s Thanksgiving invitation?
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