Far from the Madding Crowd, Chapter 12 summary
Chapter 12 of 57 · 7 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 12, Bathsheba attends the Casterbridge corn market to conduct her own farm business, gains confidence in bargaining, and attracts widespread attention among the farmers. Farmer Boldwood alone ignores her, and his indifference draws her curiosity as she and Liddy discuss possible reasons for his reserve.
What happens
- Bathsheba enters the crowded corn market as its only woman and faces the farmers' staring attention.
- She grows confident, displays grain samples, and bargains firmly with men she barely knows.
- The farmers discuss her independence and appearance, but one dignified man pays her no attention.
- After the market, Bathsheba asks Liddy about the handsome stranger, but her description produces no answer.
- The man passes their gig without looking toward them, and Liddy identifies him as Farmer Boldwood.
- Bathsheba and Liddy discuss whether his reserve comes from temperament, romantic disappointment, or both.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Loin de la foule déchaînée, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Commencez 90 jours gratuitsNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
In this chapter
What to notice
Boldwood stands out because nearly everyone else notices Bathsheba. His refusal to look makes him an object of her curiosity.
Quick check
How does Liddy identify the man who ignores Bathsheba?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Loin de la foule déchaînée, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Commencez 90 jours gratuitsNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
200,000+ classics to read, hear and hold
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
