Mary: resumo de Chapter 16

O que acontece

1. Henry visits Mary, whose tears bring relief, and asks for her friendship while offering sympathy for her grief.
2. He describes family neglect, disappointed love, poor health, literary work, and his mother’s wish that he spend winter somewhere warmer.
3. Mary dwells on Henry’s kindness and troubles, then feels guilty about turning her thoughts away from Ann.
4. After troubled dreams, Mary hopes to see Henry, but her maid brings news of a ship and a possible traveling companion.
5. Mary remains determined to leave, rejects the thought of a dishonest promise of love, and fears her own emotions more than stormy weather.

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O que observar

The narrator distinguishes Mary’s understanding from the passion taking hold of her. Her trust in friendship leaves her attachment unexamined.

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