Martin Chuzzlewit, Chapter 12 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. Martin imagines a successful career in which Tom serves him, while Tom quietly struggles with feelings stirred by Martin’s marriage plans.
2. John Westlock hosts Martin and Tom at a Salisbury inn, celebrating his inheritance with an elaborate dinner.
3. John condemns Pecksniff, apologizes when Tom objects, and gives Tom money that he attributes to Mr. Tigg.
4. After returning home, Martin grows resentful about his prospects, then receives a deliberate snub from Pecksniff and his daughters.
5. Pecksniff accuses Martin of deception and orders him out; Tom restrains Martin as Pecksniff falls over a chair.
6. Martin leaves and decides to go to America; Tom catches him, gives him a book, and directs him to a folded page.

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На что обратить внимание

Martin makes his choice despite Tom’s urgent objections. His expulsion becomes a decision to seek a different life in America.

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