Vanity Fair, Chapter 63 summary
Chapter 63 of 68 · 20 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 63, Jos chooses to remain in Pumpernickel, where court invitations, new friendships, and lessons give his party a comfortable social life. During festivities for a princely wedding, Dobbin removes Georgy from a gambling room, but Jos stays and discovers that a masked gambler is Rebecca, who appeals to their old friendship.
What happens
- Lord Tapeworm’s attention, medical advice, and court introductions persuade Jos to spend the autumn in Pumpernickel.
- Amelia enjoys court society and singing lessons, while Dobbin teaches George and Jos becomes attached to Countess Fanny de Butterbrod.
- Rival English and French factions compete over singers, diplomacy, and the celebrations for a princely marriage.
- Kirsch brings Georgy to a public ball, where the boy places a masked woman’s coin on a winning roulette number.
- Dobbin takes Georgy home and warns him against gambling, while Jos remains beside the woman.
- The woman reveals herself as Rebecca, describes herself as unhappy, and asks Jos to accompany her away.
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What to notice
Rebecca presents gambling as an escape from painful memories. Her appeal to remembered friendship draws Jos into a personal conversation before she removes her mask.
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