Daniel Deronda, Chapter 13 summary
Chapter 13 of 71 · Book 2: Meeting Streams · 23 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 13, Gwendolen Harleth repeatedly diverts Grandcourt’s approaches despite wanting the advantages of marrying him, and Mr. Gascoigne urges her to stop risking the match. She declares an intention to accept if she can, while Lush secretly meets an unnamed woman and feels confident that the marriage can be prevented.
What happens
- Grandcourt repeatedly seeks Gwendolen’s company, but his intended proposal remains unspoken despite widespread expectations of marriage.
- During their ride to Diplow, Gwendolen answers his offer of protection by insisting on her freedom.
- Alone with Grandcourt on a knoll, Gwendolen escapes an increasingly direct conversation by dropping her whip among the shrubs.
- Gwendolen admits uncertainty to Mrs. Davilow, although wealth, status, and imagined independence make the marriage attractive.
- Mr. Gascoigne warns against losing Grandcourt through indecision, and Gwendolen says she means to accept him if she can.
- Lush meets an unnamed woman with two children at Wanchester and returns hopeful that his plan can stop the marriage.
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What to notice
Gwendolen’s declared intention remains conditional on controlling herself. The line captures the gap between wanting the marriage’s advantages and being able to consent.
Quick check
How does Gwendolen escape the private conversation on the knoll?
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