Daniel Deronda, Chapter 9 summary
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In Chapter 9, news that Mr. Mallinger Grandcourt is taking Diplow Hall prompts local hopes of profit and marriage, especially among families with unmarried daughters. Gwendolen recognizes her relatives' ambitions, jokes about conquering him, and reconciles with her mother after a painful exchange, while resentment over Rex strengthens her resistance to family control.
What happens
- News of Grandcourt's tenancy at Diplow Hall excites local tradespeople and families interested in his wealth and possible titles.
- The Arrowpoints and Gwendolen's relatives privately consider him as a prospective husband without knowing much about his character.
- While choosing archery clothes, Gwendolen exposes her family's hopes and invents mocking stories about Grandcourt.
- Gwendolen's criticism of her upbringing makes her mother sob, and she responds with affection and genuine remorse.
- Gwendolen preserves her uncle's goodwill through archery, while Anna's and Mrs. Gascoigne's coldness over Rex makes her more defiant.
- The narrator questions expectations of a proposal from Grandcourt and connects such predictions with personal wishes.
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What to notice
Gwendolen treats marriage as a possible release from family demands. Her remark connects growing defiance with the pressure surrounding her choice of husband.
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Why is Grandcourt coming to Diplow?
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