Howards End: Chapter 15
The recap, key beats, and evidence for Chapter 15, without reopening the whole book.
Section recap · 1 min read
What happens in Chapter 15.
Margaret's bond with Henry deepens as the Schlegels' departure from Wickham Place nears. Helen watches with suspicion, remembering the Paul Wilcox episode. The sisters' different attitudes toward the Wilcoxes become a source of tension. Students should care because this sets up the later rift between Helen and Margaret over Henry.
The beats worth remembering.
Closer ties
Margaret and Henry spend more time together and grow more comfortable.
Helen's doubts
Helen distrusts the Wilcoxes and fears Margaret is being swayed.
Sisters diverge
Their views on how to deal with the Wilcoxes begin to split.
The moments you can actually use later.
Helen's wariness
She reacts to Margaret's friendliness with Henry by recalling the earlier fiasco.
Margaret's defense
Margaret argues for giving the Wilcoxes a fair chance.
What to carry forward.
Helen and Margaret split
Helen's idealism and Margaret's compromise start to pull them apart.
Past shapes present
Helen's old embarrassment colors how she reads Henry.
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