Martin Chuzzlewit — Chapter 6 : résumé

Ce qui se passe

1. Mr Pecksniff announces a London trip with his daughters and assigns Martin a school design, claiming that expert finishing touches make designs valuable.
2. Tom handles the family’s luggage and entrusts Mr Pecksniff with a letter for his sister Ruth.
3. After the coach leaves, Martin questions John Westlock’s affection for Tom, who accepts the criticism despite his disappointment.
4. Over leftover food, Martin explains that his grandfather disowns him for refusing to abandon a young woman dependent on the old man.
5. Martin identifies his beloved as Tom’s visitor at the church, and Tom offers comfort and any help he can give.
6. Martin asks Tom to read him to sleep, then complains when Tom becomes absorbed and lets the fire sink.

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Les points à remarquer

Martin measures Tom by his practical usefulness even while accepting his sympathy. The remark exposes the imbalance between Tom’s generous friendship and Martin’s self-concern.

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