The Mysteries of Udolpho Manipulation Quotes

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Quote #4

Montoni, who had been often at Turin, and cared little about views of any kind, did not comply with his wife's request, that they might survey some of the palaces […] (2.2.3)

This is one of those little moments that's indicative of something huge. After manipulating Madame Cheron into marriage, Montoni doesn't bother indulging her as often.

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Quote #5

"You shall be witness," said she, "of my opposition. Now, sir, repeat the command, I have so often refused to obey." (2.7.14)

Two can play this game. Montoni's doing his best to bend his wife to his will, but she's got an ally in Emily.

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Quote #6

He blamed himself, that he had not urged these more forcibly to her, while it might be in his power to detain her […] (2.8.1)

You might think these sketchy words were spoken by Montoni… and that's incorrect. Valancourt's inability to manipulate Em is a real problem in his eyes.

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