Nicholas Nickleby, Chapter 61: riassunto
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In Chapter 61, Nicholas returns to a grieving household, learns that Kate refuses Frank, and confesses his own love for Madeline while asking Charles Cheeryble to move her away. Both siblings put gratitude and honor before marriage, but Charles’s unusual manner and promised revelations leave Nicholas uncertain.
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- Nicholas returns home, where his family and friends mourn his dead companion and try to comfort one another.
- Nicholas tells Kate he loves Madeline, and Kate reveals that she refuses Frank’s marriage proposal.
- The siblings agree to sacrifice their romantic hopes rather than risk betraying the brothers’ generosity and trust.
- At the brothers’ house, Tim mourns the dead boy, and Charles offers Nicholas comfort.
- Nicholas confesses his love, requests Madeline’s removal, and explains Kate’s refusal; Charles thanks him but behaves with unusual reserve.
- Charles promises further explanations, and Nicholas returns to learn about the previous day’s events and Ralph’s appointment.
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Nicholas turns his private struggle into a direct request. He treats separation from Madeline as necessary to preserve his loyalty to Charles.
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What does Nicholas ask Charles to do about Madeline?
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