Daniel Deronda, Chapter 9 요약

줄거리

1. News of Grandcourt's tenancy at Diplow Hall excites local tradespeople and families interested in his wealth and possible titles.
2. The Arrowpoints and Gwendolen's relatives privately consider him as a prospective husband without knowing much about his character.
3. While choosing archery clothes, Gwendolen exposes her family's hopes and invents mocking stories about Grandcourt.
4. Gwendolen's criticism of her upbringing makes her mother sob, and she responds with affection and genuine remorse.
5. Gwendolen preserves her uncle's goodwill through archery, while Anna's and Mrs. Gascoigne's coldness over Rex makes her more defiant.
6. The narrator questions expectations of a proposal from Grandcourt and connects such predictions with personal wishes.

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눈여겨볼 점

Gwendolen treats marriage as a possible release from family demands. Her remark connects growing defiance with the pressure surrounding her choice of husband.

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