Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 119 summary
Letter 119 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter
In Letter 119, Madame de Rosemonde writes to the Présidente de Tourvel about her nephew’s continued withdrawal and their unexpected meeting at Mass. She notices a change in him, urges Tourvel not to become anxious, and promises to investigate his conduct when her health improves.
What happens
- Despite considerable pain, Madame de Rosemonde writes personally about her nephew, who sends daily inquiries but does not visit her.
- She encounters him in her chapel and learns that he has attended Mass regularly for four days.
- He warmly welcomes her improved health but disappears before they can resume their conversation after Mass.
- She reports that he seems changed, warns Tourvel against anxiety, and promises honesty.
- She proposes asking him about his conduct when she improves, then stops because she cannot move her fingers.
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What to notice
Rosemonde combines a warning against anxiety with a promise of honesty. Her reassurance does not erase her uncertainty about her nephew.
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Where does Rosemonde unexpectedly meet her nephew?
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