348 Results with the "Novel" genre
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In Chapter XVIII of "The Warden," titled "The Warden is Very Obstinate," we see a tense family confrontation unfold late at night as Mr. Harding, the warden, returns from a meeting with the attorney-general. He faces his daughter and son-in-law, the Grantlys, who are deeply concerned about his sudden departure to London and the potential consequences of his actions concerning his position as the warden. Despite the late hour, Mr. Harding finds no warmth in the meeting; instead, he encounters a barrage of…-
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In Chapter XVII of "The Warden," titled "Sir Abraham Haphazard," Trollope introduces us to Sir Abraham, the attorney-general, showcasing the legal and ethical complexities facing Mr. Harding. The chapter opens with Harding's meeting with Sir Abraham in his chambers, a room more akin to a scholar's study than a lawyer's office. Sir Abraham, described as a sharp, industrious, yet emotionally distant figure, commands respect in his professional realm though he is portrayed as lacking in personal warmth and…
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CHAPTER XVI A Long Day in London
The waiter asked him what it would be: was it Mocha coffee he'd like, or would he prefer the Parisian, or was the real Turkish to his taste? The warden, bewildered in his choice among such delicacies, modestly requested a cup of coffee, leaving the selection to the waiter, who then retired with a low bow. Here, then, Mr. Harding settled himself with a periodical in hand on one of the inviting sofas. He could not but admire the quiet luxury of his surroundings, the subdued lighting, the plush comfort of…-
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Tom Towers, a media influencer, meets with John Bold, an activist, to discuss Bold's concerns regarding a lawsuit he had initiated against Barchester Hospital's warden, Mr. Harding. Bold, influenced by Harding's dignified conduct and personal doubts about the lawsuit's morality, decides to abandon his legal campaign. The chapter explores journalistic influence and ethics through the interactions between Bold and Towers, highlighting the power of the press and its individuals, like Tom Towers, in shaping…
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CHAPTER XIV Mount Olympus
In Chapter XIV of "The Warden," titled "Mount Olympus," John Bold, disheartened and burdened by his recent encounters and obligations, returns to London. Despite feeling betrayed by his close involvement with the press, particularly The Jupiter, and its influence on the Barchester affair, he resolves to withdraw his legal action, a decision arising from a meeting with the archdeacon which left him conflicted yet determined to honor his promise to Eleanor. Bold visits his London attorneys to instruct them…-
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In Chapter XIII of "The Warden," titled "The Warden's Decision," a pivotal moment unfolds for Mr. Harding and his daughter Eleanor after Eleanor returns from John Bold's house, bringing news that Bold intends to drop the lawsuit regarding the warden's income. Expecting this news to bring relief and happiness to her father, Eleanor is instead met with a sobering resolve from Mr. Harding, who has decided to travel to London to address the issue head-on, undeterred by Bold's change of heart. This chapter…
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Eleanor Harding's attempt to smooth things over regarding John Bold's lawsuit against her father's position at the hospital meets internal conflict, despite feeling victorious. She doubts her interactions with Mary Bold, feeling misled. Meanwhile, John Bold, wrestling with guilt and the consequences of his actions, decides to visit Plumstead to convey his decision to withdraw the lawsuit. His arrival is met with suspicion and hostility, particularly from the archdeacon's children, reflecting the depth of…
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CHAPTER XI Iphigenia
Chapter XI of "The Warden" by Anthony Trollope, titled "Iphigenia," illustrates a pivotal moment in the narrative. Eleanor, deeply concerned for her father's well-being amid the hospital lawsuit led by John Bold, resolves to intervene directly. Invoking the sacrificial spirit of Iphigenia, she decides to approach Bold personally, aiming to persuade him to abandon his legal challenge, despite recognizing the potential implications of such a confrontation for their personal relationship. Eleanor is depicted…-
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CHAPTER X Tribulation
In Chapter X of "The Warden," titled "Tribulation," the narrative delves deep into Mr. Harding's profound melancholy following his realization that he may be unjustly benefiting from his position as the Warden of the Hospital of St. Cross, amidst rising public scrutiny and legal challenges. His moral and ethical dilemma is exacerbated by a scathing critique from the press, which compares his situation to historical instances of clerical greed. Despite his inherently shy and retiring nature, Mr. Harding's…-
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CHAPTER IX The Conference
In Chapter IX of "The Warden," titled "The Conference," the plot delves into a crucial meeting involving the archdeacon, his father, the bishop, and Mr. Harding, the warden, at the bishop's palace. The chapter poignantly captures the contrasting desires and pressures each character faces due to the lawsuit threatening Mr. Harding's position as the warden. The archdeacon, eager for a decisive victory against the lawsuit's proponents, seeks to reassure both his father and Mr. Harding of their eventual…-
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