Brothers, Chapter 14 summary
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In Chapter 14, Mark gives Archibald his sermon after hearing how powerfully his brother delivers it, despite Archibald’s doubts about accepting another man’s words. Mark hopes Betty Kirtling recognizes his authorship, and their discussion of her rejected suitors reveals his strong feelings and anger at Archibald’s interest in her money.
What happens
- Archibald meets Mark at Westchester Station, and they stop near the cathedral so Mark can read his sermon aloud.
- Archibald performs the sermon’s conclusion with a voice that fills Mark with admiration and envy.
- Mark explains that he cannot deliver his own writing without distress, then offers Archibald the entire sermon.
- Archibald accepts despite his doubts, while Mark proposes letting Betty Kirtling know who writes it.
- Archibald describes Betty’s competing inclinations and reveals that she rejects his marriage proposal with tears.
- Archibald encourages Mark to propose and mentions Betty’s money, provoking Mark’s fierce rejection of that motive.
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What to notice
Archie accepts the sermon against his own sense of right conduct. Mark’s permission does not remove his moral unease.
Quick check
Why does Mark say he cannot preach his own sermon?
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