Alim Hajiyev’s Reviews > Bleak House > Status Update

I already had hatred for Mr. Guppy for how he is
And it increased even more knowing that he doesn't want Esther now, because of how her beauty is 'gone'.
The way Jarndyce made the offer, didn't push her not a bit AT ALL, and didn't want her to feel obligated to accept is -> Described greatly. Still, still, still, I'm really annoyed with it!
I wonder if something will happen between Esther and Allan.

Offer of 'the guardian' to Esther really surprised me. Throughout the whole story he had 'fatherly' figure, and the loyalty and respect Esther has for him is explained very well. But it messed my whole perception of their relation now! Out of all characters, Esther and Jarndyce are the only ones who care about others first, rather than themselves. Angels.

I'm so shocked to learn about Mr. Jarndyce's feelings for Esther. No matter how tender, gentle or lovely it is shown / explained, this feels weird. Staining my image of Esther. My image of the fatherly figure, guardian

Mademoiselle Hortense tried to have her way with the lawyer. I believe she is mad enough to not accept his response as a final answer

Emotional manipulation Mr. Tulkinghorn used is matching his character so much. I was eagerly waiting for him to black mail Lady Dedlock. His way is just more and more cunning

Chapter ends by Esther saying 'I'm blind' to the Charley. I hope not for permanent.

I finished “The young man” chapter, where Mr. Guppy delicately announced to the Lady that Esther is (big chance) related to her. Which was already implied by Dickens very early in the book