Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 132 summary
Letter 132 of 177 · 3 min to read the letter
In Letter 132, the Présidente de Tourvel thanks Madame de Rosemonde for her kindness but rejects advice that conflicts with her happiness in loving Valmont. She presents his increased tenderness as proof of sincere love and ends her letter as the time for his promised visit approaches.
What happens
- Tourvel thanks Rosemonde for her compassion but feels unworthy of her kindness.
- She admits that friendship no longer provides enough happiness and that she cannot follow Rosemonde’s advice.
- She distinguishes Valmont from other men and praises his delicacy, despite the mistakes he acknowledges.
- She treats his greater attentiveness as proof of love and hopes their mutual happiness binds them together.
- She stops writing because Valmont’s promised arrival occupies all her thoughts.
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What to notice
Tourvel briefly admits that her certainty may be mistaken. Her wish shows how completely her happiness depends on believing in Valmont’s love.
Quick check
What does Tourvel offer as evidence that Valmont’s love is sincere?
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