Hard Times | Book I, Chapter 8: Summary and Analysis

Chapter 8: Never Wonder

Summary
Louisa and Tom sit talking by the fireplace in their study at the close of day. Their unhurried conversation starts and stops, with pauses to gaze into the fire. Tom complains bitterly about his life at Stone Lodge, which he calls a “Jaundiced Jail.”

Tom brings up the subject of his going to live with “old Bounderby.” Louisa asks him if he really looks forward to working for him. Tom replies that “there’s one thing to be said for it, it will be getting away from home.” Louisa repeats this remark, word for...


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