Daniel Deronda、Chapter 55の要約

起こる出来事

1. After his mother leaves the hotel, Deronda delays his journey while reflecting on his grandfather, Mordecai, Mirah, and Gwendolen.
2. He attends the synagogue but remains concerned about the Grandcourts, whom the porter reports are boating.
3. At the quay, Deronda joins a crowd watching a boat approach amid conflicting reports of a drowning.
4. Gwendolen comes ashore wet and terrified, recognizes Deronda, and tells him that her husband is dead.
5. A boatman confirms Grandcourt’s drowning and says the rescuers see Gwendolen jump into the water after him.
6. Deronda secures medical help and telegraphs Sir Hugo and Mr. Gascoigne, remembering Gwendolen’s wish for her mother’s comfort.

このchapterの中で

注目するポイント

Gwendolen’s first words to Deronda announce Grandcourt’s death. They also express terror and a sense that something dreaded has arrived, without explaining what happens on the boat.

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