The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 2: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Alone after June leaves, old Jolyon worries about her engagement to Bosinney and remembers his friends, business, and family.
2. Dinner at the Disunion recalls outings with his son and the painful choice that separates them.
3. At the opera, old Jolyon longs for his son and recalls their limited correspondence and his secret purchases of Jo’s paintings.
4. He stops at the Hotch Potch, finds young Jolyon there, and offers him a ride home.
5. At Stanhope Gate, they discuss June, loneliness, and property until one o’clock, then part with strong feelings.

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Cosa notare

The thought makes old Jolyon’s regret explicit. His desire for companionship becomes stronger than his commitment to keeping his son at a distance.

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