Vanity Fair, Chapter 59 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. John Sedley prepares for Jos’s arrival, but Jos delays his journey to buy clothes and arrange his comforts.
2. Jos learns of his mother’s death, reunites with his family, and promises to support them.
3. Mary tells Amelia that Dobbin loves her, but Amelia insists that her devotion to her husband rules out another marriage.
4. Dobbin ensures that Jos provides a new home, and Amelia leaves Brompton with her portraits and piano.
5. Amelia realizes that Dobbin bought the piano she treasures as George’s gift, and its emotional value collapses.
6. When Amelia thanks him, Dobbin declares his love; she offers friendship, and he accepts continued closeness.

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На что обратить внимание

Amelia makes her continuing loyalty to George the reason she cannot return Dobbin’s romantic love. His confession secures permission to remain close, not a promise of marriage.

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