🔥Bolstrode's control over the town is driven by his knowledge of people's financial secrets.
💫Rosamund captivates Lydgate with her beauty, manners, and piano playing.
📚Fairbrother, a dedicated family man, surprises Lydgate with his open-mindedness.
🎲Lydgate is bothered by Fairbrother's gambling habit but is also tempted by the extra money from the chaplain position.
🗳️Lydgate's independence is compromised as he realizes the necessity of voting with Bolstrode.
How does Bolstrode maintain control over the town?
—Bolstrode's power comes from his knowledge of people's financial secrets, which allows him to manipulate them and maintain control.
What attracts Lydgate to Rosamund?
—Lydgate is captivated by Rosamund's beauty, manners, and piano playing, which make her an intriguing potential marriage partner.
What surprises Lydgate about Fairbrother?
—Lydgate is surprised by Fairbrother's open-mindedness and his ability to support his family despite his gambling habits.
Why is Lydgate bothered by Fairbrother's gambling?
—Lydgate is bothered by Fairbrother's gambling because he sees it as a potential obstacle to Fairbrother's success and the possibility of getting the chaplain position.
Why does Lydgate feel the need to vote with Bolstrode?
—Lydgate realizes that voting with Bolstrode is in his best interest, even though he doesn't want to be controlled by him. It is a compromise he must make for his own career and financial stability.
00:16Bolstrode's power comes from knowing people's financial secrets.
00:28Lydgate is enchanted by Rosamund's beauty and talent.
00:34Fairbrother surprises Lydgate with his open-mindedness.
01:09Lydgate is bothered by Fairbrother's gambling habits.
01:35Lydgate realizes the necessity of voting with Bolstrode.
01:48Lydgate's vote becomes a topic of contention.
02:02Lydgate assimilates into Middlemarch's culture.
02:08Lydgate begins to lose his independence and becomes attached to Fairbrother.
