Agnes Grey, Chapter 19: samenvatting

Wat er gebeurt

1. After the funeral, Mary offers her mother a home with herself and Mr. Richardson, but her mother insists on earning her living.
2. Agnes agrees to help establish a school and offers her savings, while her mother plans an economical start.
3. They agree that Agnes returns to Horton Lodge after her vacation and gives notice once the school arrangements are ready.
4. A letter from their grandfather offers restored status and an inheritance if their mother admits her marriage is a mistake.
5. Their mother rejects his terms in a reply that both daughters support, defending the happiness and hardships she shares with their father.
6. The family hears nothing more from the grandfather until a newspaper announces his death; his property goes to wealthy cousins.

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Waar je op kunt letten

Agnes’s mother grounds her refusal in the particular bond she shares with her husband. Financial advantage cannot persuade her to disown that relationship.

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