Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 124: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Tourvel reports that Father Anselme brings news of Valmont’s reform and his request for a meeting, apparently to return her letters.
2. She welcomes his reported change but struggles with the thought that his happiness requires her suffering.
3. She condemns her resentment as pride and agrees to receive him next Thursday to learn humility.
4. She imagines an indifferent farewell and plans to reread her own letters in shame while burning his.
5. She questions the need for another meeting and asks Rosemonde to receive her and help her recover.

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Cosa notare

The question captures her unease about the proposed visit. She accepts the reported reform but cannot reconcile a farewell with Valmont’s wish to meet.

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