Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 108 summary
Letter 108 of 177 · 3 min to read the letter
In Letter 108, Madame de Tourvel tells Madame de Rosemonde that leaving M. de Valmont deepens her suffering instead of strengthening her resolve, and she keeps his letter unopened. She insists that her decision is final but asks Rosemonde for comfort, news of him, and help discouraging his return to Paris.
What happens
- Madame de Tourvel thanks Madame de Rosemonde for a compassionate letter that briefly eases her suffering.
- She explains that separation from M. de Valmont weakens rather than strengthens her courage.
- She describes recognizing his letter immediately, feeling pleasure, and then denying herself the relief of opening it.
- She names Valmont openly and explains that her shame concerns her feelings, not him.
- She asks Rosemonde to discourage his return to Paris and to provide encouragement and news.
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In this letter
What to notice
The unopened letter concentrates her conflict between longing and restraint. She seeks Rosemonde’s support for a refusal that causes her pain.
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What does Tourvel ask Rosemonde to discourage Valmont from doing?
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