Middlemarch, Chapter 29: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. The narrator examines Casaubon’s disappointed hopes for marriage, his scholarly insecurity, and his difficulty escaping concern with himself.
2. Dorothea regularly helps Casaubon with reading and copying for a short study concerning Egyptian mysteries.
3. Casaubon presents Ladislaw’s letter and rejects a proposed visit, provoking Dorothea’s protest against his unfair assumptions.
4. Dorothea leaves both letters unread and resumes copying, while Casaubon tries to return to writing.
5. Casaubon suddenly struggles to breathe, and Dorothea rushes to support him and summon help.
6. Sir James recommends Lydgate, then discusses Dorothea’s marriage with Celia and reflects on his continuing brotherly concern.

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Dorothea identifies the hostility beneath Casaubon’s assumption. Her protest exposes how far their working partnership falls short of mutual trust.

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