An Analysis of
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HEARTACHE
An Analysis of Chapter 35
Tone
Melancholic, Tense, Reflective
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling - (4) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Explosive - (5) | A decent amount - (3) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Laurie experiences rejection from Jo after declaring his love and decides to travel abroad with his grandfather.
In more detail...
Laurie graduates with honors and confesses his love for Jo, hoping she will reciprocate. Despite his earnest and emotional appeal, Jo steadfastly refuses, valuing their friendship but unable to offer the love he desires. Distraught and impulsive, Laurie proposes that they should marry, but Jo maintains they are not suited for each other. After Laurie departs, promising regret and in a state of emotional turmoil, Jo discusses the matter with Mr. Laurence. Concerned for his grandson, Mr. Laurence decides to accompany Laurie on a trip abroad, hoping the journey will help him heal and move on from his heartache.
Characters
- Laurie
- About - Graduates with honors and makes an impassioned but unsuccessful declaration of love to Jo. Despite initial resistance, agrees to travel abroad with his grandfather to heal from his rejection.
- Personality Traits - Passionate, impetuous, romantic, crestfallen.
- Physical Characteristics - Stalwart figure, curly hair.
- Character Connections
- Mr. Laurence - His caring grandfather who agrees to travel abroad with him.
- Jo - His close friend and the object of his unrequited love.
- The March family - Family friends who are supportive of him.
- Jo
- About - Refuses Laurie's love and marriage proposal, standing firm on her feelings of friendship without romance. She ends up regretting the pain she has caused but remains resolute in her decision for both their sakes.
- Personality Traits - Firm, compassionate, independent, fraught.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Laurie - Rejects his love, causing him heartache but remains his friend.
- The March family - Her family who are present at Laurie's graduation and supportive.
- Mr. Laurence - Goes to him for advice and consolation after Laurie's proposal.
- Mr. Laurence
- About - Offers understanding and support to Laurie after his rejected proposal to Jo. Decides they should travel abroad together to help Laurie recover.
- Personality Traits - Sympathetic, decisive, caring.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Laurie - His grandson whom he agrees to accompany on a trip abroad.
- Jo - Consults with him after Laurie's proposal.