Vanity Fair, Chapter 3 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. Rebecca meets Joseph, praises his looks within his hearing, and watches his embarrassment increase under his father's teasing.
2. The narrator explains Rebecca's need for a husband and describes Joseph's profitable employment, lonely habits, vanity, and fear of women.
3. At dinner, Rebecca pretends enthusiasm for Indian food, but curry and a chili force her to ask for water.
4. Rebecca answers the family's laughter with a joke, concealing her anger and winning Mr. Sedley's approval.
5. Mr. Sedley warns Joseph about Rebecca's intentions, and Joseph responds with a flattering story about another woman's pursuit.
6. Joseph thinks warmly about Rebecca but quietly leaves for theatrical entertainment instead of going upstairs.

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На что обратить внимание

Rebecca Sharp’s private instruction makes her behavior deliberate rather than spontaneous. She chooses a manner and subject designed to appeal to Joseph.

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