Vanity fair

Chapters 33-35
Back in England Miss Crawley hears about Rawdon and thinks what a good marriage for
money he could have made. Rawdon, through Rebecca, sends his aunt gifts from the
battlefield and anecdotes — both the product of Becky's imagination. All the family send
tokens of love to Miss Crawley. Pitt frequents Brighton courts Lady Jane Sheepshanks, and
tells Countess Southdown, Lady Jane's mother, of the advantages there would be in Miss
Crawley's friendship.
 Rawdon "believed in his wife as much as the French soldiers in Napoleon."
On March 26, 1816, Becky has a son. When Miss Crawley hears of it, she instructs Pitt to
marry Lady Jane, declaring that she will leave them her money.
War news brings to the Osbornes the shock of George's death. Three weeks after George's
death, Sir William Dobbin calls on Mr. Osborne with a note George has written before dawn
on the day of the battle. George asks protection for his wife and child and thanks his father for
his former kindness. Old Osborne will not make any provision for his grandchild. Amelia has
nearly lost her sanity at the news of George's death but recovers when little George is born.
Dobbin takes her to her mother in England. For a while he stays near and visits Amelia daily,
then he rejoins his regiment.
Rebecca has shown by this time that she can make money and spend it. She can also climb
into society. As for Amelia, her only friend is Dobbin, but she neither realizes nor appreciates
his devotion.
Chapters 36-38
Thackeray starts this section with an essay on how people live on nothing.  He then talks
about Rawdon and Rebecca, who are settled in Mayfair, entertain all the time, yet have no
money, except what Rawdon makes by gambling. Rebecca makes Crawley sell out of the
Guards so they can return to England to pursue his fortune. Becky spreads the news that
Rawdon will inherit from his dying aunt; she orders mourning for herself and little Rawdon.
She then skips out on her hotel bill, goes to England, and arranges with her husband's
creditors to settle for a percentage of what is owed. Becky then goes back to the Continent,
rejoins her son and husband; and the three return to London.
Thackeray moralizes on how the gentry rob the servants. Rawdon and Rebecca patronize all
Miss Crawley's former tradesmen and pay nobody.
Becky gratulaltat Pittnek, Rebecca determines that Lady Jane shall sponsor her in London
society. She neglects little Rawdon but hires a French maid to take care of him.  A fiu az apjat
szereti aki foglalkozik vele es jatekokat visz neki. One Sunday morning Rawdon and the boy
meet Georgy Osborne, who is walking with his grandfather, Mr. Sedley. Georgy and little
Rawdon become friends.
Jos has returned to India, where, because of his many tales, he has earned the name of
"Waterloo Sedley." Amelia has continued to pine for George and has devoted all her time and
thought to little George whom she sees as an improved edition of his father Mr. Sedley has
suspected Dobbin of trickery over the money that has been supposedly left at George's death.
Actually the money has come from Dobbin's own pocket because of his love for Amelia.
Dobbin's sisters have told Amelia that Dobbin is to marry Glorvina O'Dowd. Amelia has
protested her happiness about it, but tears have clouded her eyes. Mrs. Sedley knows that
Dobbin loves Amelia, but Amelia won't talk of it.
Chapters 39-42
The story goes back to the relatives who hoped to benefit by Miss Crawley's death. Bute has
been mourning because he has received five thousand pounds instead of the expected thirty
thousand. Mrs. Bute has redoubled her efforts to make good marriages for her daughters.
There is a flashback to Pitt's and Lady Jane's visit to Sir Pitt. Miss Horrocks, the butler's
daughter, reigns at Queen's Crawley and Pitt fears his father will marry her. sir Pitt sokat iszik
es megbetegszik. Within an hour Mrs. Bute and family enter the house, surprise Miss
Horrocks ("Ribbons") trying to pilfer Sir Pitt's desksSir Pitt lingers for months but never
regains lucidity. Young Pitt moves into Queen's Crawley and takes over. After the death of
the old baronet, the new Sir Pitt decides to send for Rawdon and Rebecca. Rawdon mikor
latja higz nincs semmi lehetoseg a penzre tavozni akar de Rebeccanak mas elkepzelesei
vannak. The author then describes Rawdon's and Becky's trip to Queen's Crawley where they
are well received, and Becky exerts herself to make a good impression.
Popular little Georgy visits many people. Inevitably becomes in contact with his maiden aunt,
Jane, whom he charms. Later at her father's questioning, she bursts into tears and says little
George is beautiful as an angel and just like his father. Old Osborne trembles but says
nothing.
 Mrs. Bute certainly thought herself one of the most virtuous women in England. Miss
Horrocks has hoped to become Lady Crawley. When Becky is recognized as part of the
family by the new Sir Pitt's invitation, she takes another step toward establishment in Vanity
Fair. 
Chapters 43-46
The reader now goes to the Madras division in the Indian Empire, where Sir Michael O'Dowd
commands Dobbin's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd, kind, impetuous, and eager, tyrannizes her
husband, bosses the ladies of the regiment, and mothers the young men. She decides Glorvina
should marry Dobbin, who, of course, dreams only of Amelia. When Amelia's letter of
congratulation on his marriage to Glorvina comes, Dobbin despairs because he sees Amelia
doesn't love him. Then, when he receives a letter from his sister telling him that Amelia may
give up Georgy, as she is marrying the Reverend Mr. Binney, Dobbin rushes to Sir Michael
and demands leave to return to England.
Little Rawdon has grown into a fine boy, generous and soft-hearted, but he has no affection
for his mother. Two incidents chill Lady Jane's feeling toward Becky. First, Little Rawdon
says he always eats in the kitchen at home, and second, when his mother tries to show off by
kissing him, he tells her she never kisses him at home. When Parliament opens and Sir Pitt
comes to London, Rawdon and his son spend time with Lady Jane and the children, but
Rebecca fawns on Sir Pitt and Lady Jane becomes more jealous.
A karacsonyt Ameliaek szegenzesen unneplik. Miss Jane Osborne thinks often of little
George. When she speaks up to her father at his question about her gold watch and chain, she
defends herself by saying she bought it with her own money. The old man knows she has
given it to Georgy and tells her to go buy herself another one. Mr. Osborne finally offers to
take Georgy on the condition he live entirely with his grandfather, seeing his mother only
occasionally at her place. If such arrangements are made he will give Amelia an allowance.
Furious, Amelia accuses the old man of trying to buy the child.
While Rebecca gains favor with Sir Pitt, and loses the confidence of Lady Jane, Rawdon gains
Lady Jane's affection — leading eventually to Rebecca's catastrophe.
Chapters 47-50
Tom Eaves. Tom thinks that in rich families the sons and fathers naturally hate each
other. Becky finally is presented at Court — the height of her ambition. After Becky's
presentation at Court, the Marchioness of Steyne and the Countess of Gaunt invite her to dine.
Becky's triumph in view of this advancement is not dimmed by Lord Steyne's conviction that
she cannot hold her place in Vanity Fair without money. Lord Steyne wants Becky to get rid
of Briggs in order that he can have more time alone with his favorite. Becky cries, saying that
she owes Briggs money and can't pay it. Lord Steyne gives her a draft for the amount she
specifies which is twice what she owes Briggs. Becky pays a little on the most pressing bills
and conceals the rest in her private hiding place.
Actually the ladies at the party ignore Becky, but she is befriended by Lady Steyne, who feels
sorry for her. Becky sings religious songs for the old lady, songs which bring nostalgic tears
to Lady Steyne. The night ends in triumph for Becky.
Mrs. Sedley has turned against everyone. Emmy tries to do art work for money, but fails; she
seeks private tutoring to no avail. She realizes she must part with Georgy. Amelia walks to
Russell Square and watches the light go out in Georgy's room, prays for him, and walks home
in silence. Once she sees Georgy and his aunt going to church. A chimney sweep asks for
charity and the footman tries to drive him away, but Georgy gives him money. This kind,
impulsive action cheers his mother; she goes into the church and watches little Georgy's head
and, above it, the monument to his father.
The inhabitants of Vanity Fair are willing to shut their eyes to Lord Steyne's immoralities
because he has both money and position. This fact should be remembered later when Rebecca
meets catastrophe.
Chapters 51-53
Thackeray begins this installment with a discourse on how all the doors of fashion now open
for Becky and how vain it all isBecky's triumphs alarm Rawdon; they seem to separate her
from him. On the way home from the charade party, Rawdon is arrested by two bailiffs and
taken to jail for debts. Rawdon, delighted that Briggs has security, has begun to feel uneasy
over Becky. Lady Jane and Sir Pitt have protested that Becky shouldn't be allowed to go about
without a companion. They have urged Rawdon to go with her. Becky's failure to pay
attention to Sir Pitt's remonstrances has resulted in strained relations between the two
families. Rawdon has become Becky's watchdog, and her charm has lulled his suspicion.  But
when time passes, and he does not get a reply from his letter to Becky, he wonders. When he
finally receives word that Becky will get money from Lord Steyne, all his suspicions return.
Rawdon hurries home and finds Lord Steyne and Becky together. Rawdon strikes Lord
Steyne, throws a diamond pin at him, which cuts him on the forehead, leaving a permanent
scar. Becky pleads innocence, but Lord Steyne thinks the two of them have laid a trap and he
condemns Becky. Taking Becky's keys, Rawdon ransacks her possessions and discovers her
secret hoard. Becky admits the thousand pound note has come from Lord Steyne. Rawdon
determines to return it, and to pay off creditors with the other money. Even while Becky
protests her innocence, Rawdon leaves her. The French maid comes in, comforts Becky, puts
her to bed, and gathers up the jewels.
Becky shows her femininity by liking Rawdon better when he bosses her and insists on
obedience. However, the desire for wealth makes Lord Steyne imperative to her interests, and
she has to get rid of Rawdon one way or another — while she caters to Lord Steyne. When
Rawdon realizes that Becky has betrayed him, he wishes to be a better person. Becky thinks
only of what she has lost — her status in Vanity Fair.
Chapters 54-56
When Rawdon goes to see his older brother, Pitt thinks him drunk, then believes Rawdon
wants money and offers many excuses. . Rawdon tells all that has happened and says he may
be killed in a duel with Steyne. Rawdon asks only that little Rawdon be cared for and Pitt
promises. Rawdon secures an old soldier friend, Macmurdo, as second. Macmurdo tries to
convince Rawdon that there is a reasonable doubt of Becky's guilt, but his words are wasted.
Becky is kneeling before Pitt, kissing his hand when Lady Jane comes in. Irate at last, Jane
tells Sir Pitt he can choose between them and sweeps out of the room.
Lord Steyne's man, Wenham, comes to talk to Rawdon, avoiding the subject of the duel as
long as possible and regretting that he and his wife were unable to accept an invitation to the
Crawleys that fatal night because Mrs. Wenham had a headache and couldn't go. He says
Lord Steyne wants to forget the whole thing. Rawdon doesn't believe the story, but Macmurdo
urges him to accept it. Rawdon takes the position provided by Lord Steyne because he thinks
it will infuriate Steyne to have Rawdon living off his influence. Little Georgy, established in
his grandfather's home, merits all the pride his father had won. Old Osborne plans to make
little Georgy an educated gentleman. While both his grandfather and Aunt Jane adore him, his
aunt, Mrs. Bullock, hates him for having taken the inheritance she has coveted for her own
children. Mrs. Sedley, who has been under Amelia's constant care, dies. Now Amelia devotes
all her time to her father. One day two gentlemen come to school to see Georgy. They are
Major Dobbin and a stout gentleman. Georgy recognizes Dobbin who asks him if his mother
has mentioned Dobbin. Georgy assures him that his mother has talked of Dobbin hundreds of
times.
Chapters 57-60
He hints to Georgy that his mother's father is a wretched old bankrupt, whereupon Georgy
patronizes the old man.
Amelia's nature is to sacrifice herself and to think herself guilty of selfish love, thereby
accounting for her punishment through loss of the first George and surrender of the second.
She devotes herself to her mother. After her mother's death, she takes care of her father, who
becomes very fond of her. Amelia has the consolation of doing her duty.
Dobbin beteg, hazater a hajon talalkozik Josal aki azt mondja hogy Amelia nem akar ferjhez
menni.
When they see Amelia and her father, Dobbin sends Polly ahead to tell Amelia he is there. At
first Amelia thinks there is something wrong about Georgy. Then, when she sees Dobbin, she
begins to cry, runs to him. They hold hands. Dobbin misses his cue to take her in his arms and
reports he has another arrival to announce. She asks if it is his wife. Horrified at this
suggestion, Dobbin says it is Jos. Emmy runs to tell her father, who is much delighted. On the
third day the fashionably attired "Waterloo Sedley" drives to London, stopping to eat and
drink every time he has a chance. Dobbin has made Jos promise he will make a home for
Amelia and their father, and Joseph tells them they will never want again. When they move to
the new home, Amelia takes her pictures and the piano that she thought George had sent, after
the family's financial failure. Dobbin is delighted with her attachment to the piano, even
though Amelia thinks George, instead of Dobbin, sent it. Amelia guesses the truth from his
expression, and thereafter the piano loses its value for her. She apologizes to William for not
appreciating his gift, and he can't stand it any longer. He declares his love, but Amelia loves
only George. Little Georgy likes and respects Dobbin and learns some new values — not
those of Vanity Fair. Georgy mimics Uncle Jos, who doesn't appreciate
"Waterloo Sedley," unchanged since the reader met him, shows his character by vanity in
dress and in the tales of himself and great personages, and in his love of nobility; but he is
generous with his family when he is forced to see their need. He can't stand Georgy's making
fun of him. He has books but never reads them, gifts for people he hasn't yet met. He loves to
eat, sleep, and talk.
Chapters 61-63
Mr. Sedley is dying. Before he dies he tells Amelia that he and her mother have been unkind
and unjust to her. She prays with him.
Frederick Bullock fears that Osborne has left half his property to his grandson, and he has,
with prevision for Amelia and a legacy for Dobbin. Amelia is guardian of Georgy; Dobbin is
executor. Amelia is grateful to Dobbin, but grateful only, for the reconciliation which he has
effected. After Amelia has money, the servants respect her; people who never thought of her
before visit her now and patronize her, especially Mrs. Frederick Bullock, her sister-in-law.
Amelia does not enjoy these people
elmennek Mozart koncertre, Amelia kezdi ertekelni Dobbint mert belatja hogy egy igazi
uriember aki mindig tamogatta. Amelia entertains, speaks French, sings, and charms the
German ladies. Jos is enamored of Fanny de Butterbrod, a canoness and countess, but during
the festival of a royal marriage, Becky shows up She spies Joseph, flatters him, asks him to
visit her.
Chapters 64-67
Becky's life, after Rawdon leaves her, consists at first in trying to stay respectable, but just
when she has built up a new circle of friends, someone informs about her and she is left alone.
She tries at first to get Sir Pitt to listen to her, but Wenham, Lord Steyne's man, has told Pitt
too much about her. Becky wanders about the Continent, fleeing creditors, gambling, and
acting as boarding house queen. Vagabond blood flows in her veins. She writes her son once,
when, on the death of Sir Pitt's only son, little Rawdon becomes the heir of Queen's Crawley.
Little Rawdon is not impressed with his mother's attention; it comes too falsely and too late.
In Rome Becky sees Lord Steyne and hopes to regain his favor, remembering how her wit has
amused him and what good fun they have had, but Steyne sends his man to threaten her with
death. Steyne has been offended and he never forgets. He dies in 1830, much praised and
lamented. Becky convinces Jos that she has been wronged, that Rawdon and his family have
torn her child from her, and that Jos was and is her first and only real love. Joseph goes home
and convinces Amelia of Becky's innocence and need. Dobbin objects, never having been
taken in by Becky. He says Amelia wasn't always fond of Becky referring to her jealousy over
George. Angered, Amelia says she will never forgive him. Triumphant, Becky moves in.
Dobbin, after a last protest about letting Becky stay, reproves Amelia as not being worthy of
his love and devotion. Much to Georgy's sorrow and Amelia's regret, Dobbin departs to join
his regiment. Becky takes over Joseph's house, winning Amelia by praise of Major Dobbin. A
couple of Becky's disreputable friends move in and connive to exploit Amelia. Although she
has no idea of what they are planning, Amelia abhors them and writes to ask William Dobbin
to come back. That same day Becky decides she should protect Amelia and tells her that
Joseph is too weak, that she should send for William. When Amelia starts the old line about
her only being able to love George, Becky shows her the note George has written on the eve
of Waterloo asking Becky to run away with him. Amelia cries — for many reasons — but she
now feels free to love William. In two days William returns to marry Amelia. Becky departs
during the wedding days, returns and fastens herself on Joseph, and gets all his money. The
last time William sees him, Joseph is both fascinated and terrified by Becky, but he won't
leave her. Three months later he dies, the implication being that Becky has hastened his ruin
as she did Rawdon's. Rawdon dies of yellow fever. Sir Pitt dies. Rawdon, Becky's son,
inherits Queen's Crawley. The Dobbins, happy in marriage and their two children, George and
Janey, live nearby and are friends of the family at Queen's Crawley. None of them has
anything to do with Rebecca, although her son makes her an allowance. She seems to have
plenty of money, lives a respectable life, goes to church, and engages in all sorts of charities.