The Forsyte Saga – Complete, Chapter 72 summary
Chapter 72 of 116 · Part 3 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 72, Jolyon resolves to love Irene without controlling her and plans to let the legal process proceed without resistance. Their peaceful evening at Robin Hill breaks when a telegram reports Jolly’s death, turning Jolyon’s thoughts from their shared future to his son’s lonely end as Irene embraces him.
What happens
- Soames leaves, and Jolyon thanks Irene for her lie before they walk outside.
- Jolyon questions his possessive instincts and resolves to give Irene freedom rather than make her his captive.
- At dinner, he plans to consult Jack Herring, accept the legal consequences, and travel abroad with Irene.
- They spend a quiet evening on the terrace before a maid brings Jolyon a telegram.
- The telegram reports Jolly’s death, and Jolyon grieves over his son’s youth and distance from home.
- Irene reads the message, kneels beside Jolyon, and draws his head onto her shoulder.
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