Middlemarch, Chapter 78: riassunto
Chapter 78 di 88 · Book 8: Sunset and Sunrise · 7 min per leggere: chapter
In Chapter 78, Will rejects Rosamond and declares his absolute love for Dorothea, fearing that Dorothea now sees him as dishonest and unworthy. His anger destroys Rosamond's confidence in her influence over him, and after she faints, she turns toward Lydgate for comfort while he misunderstands her distress.
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- Rosamond touches Will's sleeve, but he recoils and angrily rejects her attempt to soothe him.
- When Rosamond suggests explaining himself to Dorothea, Will insists that defending himself at Rosamond's expense would be dishonorable.
- Will declares his exclusive love for Dorothea and fears that her belief in his integrity is lost.
- Rosamond sits devastated while Will struggles between continuing anger and reluctance to leave without speaking.
- After asking about visiting Lydgate that evening, Will leaves; Rosamond faints and receives help getting upstairs.
- Lydgate returns around half past five, comforts Rosamond, and attributes her distress and renewed attachment to Dorothea's presumed visit.
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Will makes his exclusive devotion to Dorothea unmistakable. The declaration destroys Rosamond's hope that she can command his feelings.
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What does Lydgate believe causes Rosamond's distress?
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“Middlemarch, Chapter 78: riassunto.” Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/it/pages/middlemarch-chapter-78-summary.
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