Mary, Chapter 15: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. After rain interrupts their outing, Ann insists on walking on damp ground, becomes exhausted, and faints.
2. Mary prevents Henry from supporting Ann because she fears that the damp ground could harm him.
3. They return home, and the next morning the doctor declares Ann dangerously ill.
4. Mary blames herself for her recent calm, then becomes helplessly calm as hope disappears.
5. Ann dies while Mary helps her walk, leaving Mary stunned and unable to grasp her grief.
6. After Ann’s body is removed, Mary seeks passage away and receives the ladies without any relief from sorrow.

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Cosa notare

Mary’s stillness no longer comes from reassurance. It marks the loss of hope as Ann approaches death.

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