Vanity Fair, Chapter 26 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. George entertains Amelia, Jos, and Dobbin lavishly at a hotel, dismissing Dobbin’s concern about the expense.
2. Amelia visits her parents without George, who chooses the theater instead of accompanying her.
3. In her former bedroom, Amelia broods over marriage and Rebecca, then kneels in prayer and returns downstairs more cheerful.
4. Amelia pleases her parents through conversation and music, finding happiness by attending to their feelings.
5. The next day, Amelia and her mother buy clothes for travel while George visits his father’s solicitors.
6. George collects his money, ignores signs of contempt, and continues spending confidently while Frederick Bullock reports his conduct to Osborne.

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На что обратить внимание

The sentence marks Amelia’s movement from disappointed reflection toward active affection. Her relief comes through pleasing her parents rather than receiving more attention from George.

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