Vanity Fair, Chapter 6: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. The Sedleys approve Rebecca’s possible marriage to Jos, and the young party travels to Vauxhall expecting a proposal.
2. Dobbin carries the shawls and pays admission, while the couples separate and Rebecca encourages Jos toward declaring himself.
3. Jos drinks an entire bowl of punch, embarrasses his companions, and needs Dobbin’s help to reach his lodgings.
4. George mocks Jos the next morning and opposes his marrying Rebecca because he considers her socially inferior.
5. Jos sends Amelia a letter announcing his departure and asking Rebecca to disregard his drunken declarations.
6. Amelia gathers money and presents for Rebecca, who leaves with outward gratitude while privately resenting George.

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Cosa notare

The question frames an ordinary outing as consequential. The evening changes Rebecca’s marriage prospects and leads to her departure from the Sedleys.

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