Little Dorrit, Book 2: Riches, Chapter 15 summary
Book 2: Riches, Chapter 15 of 70 · 26 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Fanny marries Mr Sparkler after Mr Dorrit secures an agreement with Mr Merdle, and she leaves Rome with her husband amid lavish celebrations. Amy remains behind, distressed by her father’s wish that she also marry suitably and by the distance that wealth creates between them.
What happens
- Mr Dorrit welcomes Fanny’s engagement but requires an agreement with Mr Merdle about her position in the family.
- Once the agreement is settled, Fanny mocks Mrs General’s congratulations and asserts her independence from Mrs Merdle.
- Fanny presses Amy into endorsing an early wedding, then warns her against accepting Mrs General as a stepmother.
- An expensive wardrobe and lavish festivities accompany Fanny’s marriage, while Amy attracts little notice as bridesmaid.
- Mr Dorrit tells Amy that she must marry suitably, despite her plea to remain with him.
- After three weeks, Mr Dorrit leaves for Florence, and Amy wanders Rome’s ruins, remembering her former life.
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What to notice
Amy answers her father’s marriage plans with a plea for continued closeness. Her wish contrasts with his emphasis on position and useful connections.
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Why does Fanny favor marrying before returning to England?
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