Vanity Fair, Chapter 4: riassunto
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In Chapter 4, Rebecca wins the Sedley household’s affection and encourages Joseph’s interest through flattering attention, touching songs, and reminders of her loneliness. A thunderstorm keeps the young people together at home, and Joseph becomes confident enough to decide that he should propose during their planned visit to Vauxhall.
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- Rebecca pleases the family and servants, displays grief over her father, and encourages Joseph through playful reproaches and a gentle touch.
- Amelia proposes a Vauxhall outing, while John Sedley recognizes Rebecca’s intentions and dismisses his wife’s objections.
- George and Amelia move to the piano, while Rebecca encourages Joseph to talk about India beside her unfinished purse.
- Rebecca’s singing moves Joseph, who imagines her success in India and returns before luncheon with flowers.
- Rebecca has Joseph hold her silk; he remains silent with her but privately resolves to propose at Vauxhall.
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Joseph privately turns his growing attraction into a definite intention to propose. The decision follows Rebecca’s success in overcoming his usual shyness.
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Why do the young people stay home instead of visiting Vauxhall?
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