Daniel Deronda, Chapter 64 summary
Chapter 64 of 71 · Book 8: Fruit and Seed · 16 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 64, Gwendolen leaves Genoa with her mother, learns what Grandcourt leaves her, and questions whether she should accept his money. Her wish to support her mother depends on seeking Deronda’s approval, while Sir Hugo mistakes her urgent need for moral guidance for a passionate attachment.
What happens
- Gwendolen seeks comfort from her mother but refuses to discuss her marriage and breaks into expressions of guilt.
- Sir Hugo explains Grandcourt’s will to Mr. Gascoigne, who feels shocked by its financial and social consequences.
- Gwendolen tells her mother she knows about the inheritance and insists on deciding for herself what to accept.
- During the journey to London, news that Offendene stands empty makes Gwendolen imagine it as a peaceful refuge.
- At Park Lane, Gwendolen asks Sir Hugo to contact Deronda, whose judgment she needs before making decisions.
- Sir Hugo interprets her dependence as love and sends a note that reaches Deronda at his chambers.

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What to notice
Gwendolen distinguishes a legal inheritance from a moral right to accept it. Her uncertainty makes consulting Deronda her immediate priority.
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Why does Gwendolen want to consult Deronda about Grandcourt’s money?

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