Eliot
begins chapter eleven with a characterization of Nancy Lammeter, Godfreys love
interest. Of course she is beautiful this is perhaps the most important
characteristic, at least as far as Godfrey is concerned. Nancy, however is upset with
Godfrey for leading her on. Since she obviously doesnt know about his secret
marriage to Molly, she is naturally very confused at his behavior. Nancy thinks to herself
about Godfrey, saying "...Mr. Godfrey Cass was, sometimes behaving as if he
didnt want to speak to her, and taking no notice of her for weeks and weeks, and
then, all of a sudden, almost making love again?"The rest of the chapter is devoted to boring scenes in
which the ladies dress themselves and gossip about each others appearance. Soon the
party begins with a dinner, in which Godfrey, acting very awkward, almost melts in
Nancys presence. |