Daniel Deronda, Chapter 5: samenvatting

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1. Gwendolen receives a warm social welcome and attracts particular attention at a large dinner at Quetcham Hall.
2. She tries to flatter Mrs. Arrowpoint about her writing, but her remarks repeatedly sound mocking.
3. Catherine Arrowpoint impresses Gwendolen with her piano playing, and Gwendolen confidently sings an aria.
4. Herr Klesmer criticizes her training and musical choice, while Catherine tries to soften her embarrassment.
5. Klesmer’s playing moves Gwendolen, who then turns her wounded pride into teasing conversation with young Clintock.
6. Mrs. Arrowpoint decides Gwendolen is insincere, but Catherine’s sympathy keeps invitations coming.

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Herr Klesmer’s praise concerns Gwendolen’s appearance rather than her music. The distinction punctures her confidence and introduces a standard beyond ordinary social applause.

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