Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 24: riassunto
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In Chapter 24, Elinor questions Lucy about her engagement to Edward, while Lucy seeks help obtaining a church position and presses her for advice about separating. Elinor refuses to advise her, privately judges her motives selfish, and decides to avoid further intimate discussions as the Miss Steeles extend their visit.
Cosa succede
- Elinor reopens the conversation, and Lucy insists that Edward remains faithful despite their long engagement and separation.
- Lucy explains that revealing the engagement risks Mrs. Ferrars giving Edward’s expected inheritance to Robert.
- After interruptions from the company, Lucy asks Elinor to help Edward obtain the church living at Norland.
- Elinor declines to advise Lucy about breaking the engagement, and their guarded exchange becomes strained.
- Lucy discusses visiting London to see Edward, while Elinor says she cannot accept an invitation there.
- Elinor avoids further confidences, while the Miss Steeles prolong their stay at Barton Park for nearly two months.
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Cosa notare
Elinor’s private judgment contradicts Lucy’s assurances of Edward’s devotion. It exposes the distrust beneath their outwardly friendly conversation.
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What practical help does Lucy seek from Elinor?
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