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Bambi, Part XXIII summary

Part XXIII of 30 · 7 min to read the part

In XXIII, Bambi quarrels with Jarvis about Strong, then visits New York to discuss publicity for her successful book and enjoy Strong’s company. Their outing exposes Strong’s carefully restrained love, while Jarvis remains unaware that Bambi is the author whose letters attract him.

What happens

  1. Jarvis resents Bambi’s closeness to Strong, and their disagreement leaves her unhappy as she departs for New York.
  2. Bambi sends Jarvis an apology and meets Strong to discuss book sales and publicity supporting the play.
  3. She tells Strong that Jarvis seems attracted to her concealed identity as an author through their correspondence.
  4. After business, Bambi and Strong walk to the Plaza for tea and then head downtown for dinner.
  5. Strong suppresses his longing because he believes Bambi loves Jocelyn and wants to remain her welcome friend.
  6. Bambi enjoys dinner at the Lafayette, thanks Strong for his companionship, and leaves on the train unaware of his emptiness.

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In this part

BambiJarvisRichard Strong

What to notice

Strong deliberately restrains his feelings to preserve their friendship. Bambi’s pleasure in his company does not mean she understands his love.

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Why does Bambi change her writing style in her letters to Jarvis?

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