The Old Curiosity Shop, Chapter 61 summary
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In Chapter 61, Kit suffers through his first night in jail, fearing that everyone he loves believes him guilty, but his mother's visit reassures him that she trusts him completely. Prison rules cut their meeting short, and a gift of beer with a signed note gives him another sign of friendship.
What happens
- Kit grieves over the thought that his friends, his mother, and Nell might believe him guilty.
- After a troubled night, he learns the prison routine and reads the church catechism alone.
- His mother, Barbara's mother, Jacob, and the baby visit him across two barred screens.
- His mother firmly declares her trust in him and persuades a turnkey to let her watch him eat.
- The visit ends before Kit can ask about Barbara, and his employers' opinion remains unknown.
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What to notice
Kit’s mother's declaration of trust changes his despair into something he feels able to endure.
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What does Kit's mother ask permission to watch him do?
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