Nicholas Nickleby, Chapter 29 summary
Chapter 29 of 65 · 14 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 29, Nicholas earns twenty pounds through his acting, repays John Browdie, and defeats Lenville’s attempt to humiliate him before the company. A warning from Newman Noggs shifts his attention from theatrical success to Kate’s safety, and he tells his colleagues that he may need to leave suddenly.
What happens
- Crummles extends the Portsmouth stay, and Nicholas uses his benefit earnings to repay Browdie and send money for Kate.
- Nicholas tells Smike that Ralph Nickleby is his enemy, and Smike repeatedly memorizes the name.
- Folair delivers Lenville’s insulting challenge and explains that professional jealousy drives his desire for publicity.
- Nicholas knocks Lenville down before the company, obtains an apology, and breaks his stick.
- Newman returns Nicholas’s money and warns that Kate may need her brother’s protection.
- Nicholas warns the company of a possible departure and spends a sleepless night worrying about Kate.
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What to notice
Nicholas turns concern for Kate into practical preparation. His place in the company becomes uncertain despite his success.
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Why does Newman return the ten pounds?
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