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Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 109 summary

Letter 109 of 177 · 4 min to read the letter

In Letter 109, Cécile Volanges tells the Marquise de Merteuil that she reconciles with M. de Valmont and now welcomes their secret meetings, though thoughts of Danceny still cause distress. Trusting Merteuil’s advice, she begins to welcome marriage as a source of freedom and promises to hide her conduct from Danceny and deceive her mother.

What happens

  1. Cécile passes Merteuil’s letter to Valmont after keeping it hidden for four days and repeatedly reading it for comfort.
  2. She describes reconciling with Valmont and enjoying his company, although thoughts of Danceny still trouble her.
  3. After laughter raises fears of discovery, Cécile and Valmont arrange to meet in his room instead of hers.
  4. Cécile questions Merteuil’s changed advice about marriage but welcomes the freedom she now expects it to provide.
  5. She promises secrecy toward Danceny and lies toward her mother, then ends the letter while awaiting Valmont.

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In this letter

MerteuilValmontCécileDancenyMadame de Volanges

What to notice

Cécile answers her own doubt by trusting Merteuil’s intentions. That trust supports her acceptance of advice about Danceny, Valmont, and marriage.

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Why do Cécile and Valmont decide to meet in his room?

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