Little Dorrit, Chapter 15 summary
Chapter 15 of 70 · Book 1: Poverty · 15 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 15, Affery dreams that she overhears Jeremiah Flintwinch challenge Mrs. Clennam about Arthur’s father and question her interest in Little Dorrit, exposing tensions between the two partners. Mysterious noises deepen Affery’s fear of the house, while Jeremiah dismisses her reports and threatens her into silence.
What happens
- The gloomy house and its persistent light introduce a setting filled with uncertainty and concealed purposes.
- Affery dreams that strange noises drive her upstairs, where she overhears Jeremiah challenge Mrs. Clennam’s treatment of Arthur’s father.
- Jeremiah asks about Little Dorrit and reveals that he knows her address, but Mrs. Clennam refuses to hear it.
- Affery returns to the kitchen, where Jeremiah dismisses her account of noises and threatens her.
- Little Dorrit and Arthur arrive separately, but Affery refuses Arthur’s request to ask her something.
- Affery remains frightened by unexplained sounds, which Jeremiah repeatedly attributes to dreaming.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of La piccola Dorrit, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
In this chapter
What to notice
Jeremiah insists on independence despite his loyalty to Mrs. Clennam. Their partnership contains resistance rather than complete obedience.
Quick check
How does Mrs. Clennam respond when Jeremiah offers information about Little Dorrit’s address?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of La piccola Dorrit, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
