Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 14 summary
Letter 14 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter
In Letter 14, Cécile Volanges tells Sophie Carnay that her mother’s illness keeps her from the Opera, leaving her tearful at missing the Chevalier Danceny. As she prepares for his visit with Madame de Merteuil, her concern with her appearance and her confusion around him reveal her growing attraction.
What happens
- Cécile stays with her sick mother all day and misses a planned Opera outing with Madame de Merteuil and the Chevalier Danceny.
- She cries when she thinks about the outing and imagines that Danceny also feels disappointed.
- Her mother improves, and Cécile waits impatiently for Merteuil, Danceny, and another visitor.
- Cécile plans to practice her harp and arrange her hair, noticing a stronger wish to look pretty.
- Merteuil’s report that Danceny prefers Cécile’s beauty delights her, but meeting his eyes leaves her flustered.
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What to notice
Cécile connects Danceny with her new concern about beauty. Her pleasure in looking at him contrasts with her unease when he looks back.
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