The Plague | Part 5 Summary
By late January, the plague is in full retreat, and the townspeople begin to celebrate the imminent opening of the town gates. Othon, however, does not escape death from the disease. Cottard is distressed by the ending of the epidemic, from which he has profited by shady dealings. Two government employees approach him, and he flees. Despite the ending of the epidemic, Tarrou contracts the plague and dies after a heroic struggle. Rieux’s wife also dies.
In February, the town gates open and people are reunited with their loved ones from other cities. Rambert is reunited with his...
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