Chapter 10: Catherine Meets Henry Tilney at the Dance

TLDRCatherine is disappointed to not see Henry Tilney at the theater. She meets Elinor Tilney and expresses her admiration for Henry's dancing skills. Catherine attends a dance where she dances with Henry but is interrupted by John Thorpe. Henry is patient and kind. General Tilney shows interest in Catherine. John falsely claims Catherine is the goddaughter and heir of the childless Alan's, leading to decisions made by General Tilney. Catherine is oblivious and interested in seeing Henry again.

Key insights

:dancer:Catherine meets Henry Tilney and admires his dancing skills

:couple_with_heart:Catherine and Henry have witty conversations and enjoy each other's company

:eyes:General Tilney shows interest in Catherine

:moneybag:John falsely claims Catherine is wealthy and influences General Tilney's decisions

:heart_eyes:Catherine is interested in seeing Henry again

Q&A

Why is Catherine disappointed at the theater?

Catherine is disappointed because she doesn't see Henry Tilney at the theater.

Who does Catherine meet at the Pump Room?

Catherine meets Elinor Tilney at the Pump Room.

What interrupts Catherine's dance with Henry?

John Thorpe interrupts Catherine's dance with Henry.

Who shows interest in Catherine?

General Tilney shows interest in Catherine.

What false claim does John make about Catherine?

John falsely claims that Catherine is the goddaughter and heir of the childless Alan's.

Timestamped Summary

00:09Catherine is disappointed to not see Henry Tilney at the theater.

00:28Catherine meets Elinor Tilney at the Pump Room and expresses her admiration for Henry's dancing skills.

01:01Catherine dances with Henry but is interrupted by John Thorpe.

01:04Henry is patient and kind after John's interruption.

01:27General Tilney shows interest in Catherine.

01:44John falsely claims that Catherine is the goddaughter and heir of the childless Alan's.

02:03General Tilney believes John's claim and makes decisions based on this misinformation.

02:34Catherine is oblivious to John's false claims and is interested in seeing Henry again.