Sacrifice and Self-Denial

Where it surfaces

• IX

  Julie's devotion to Lady Henry is met with cruelty, and she sacrifices her own well-being for her service.

• XIII

  The influence of Delafield's paralyzed tutor is a key example of self-denial and moral strength. The tutor's life, marked by physical limitation, is one of quiet heroism and compassion, which inspires Delafield's own moral growth.

• Chapter XV

  Julie denies herself the comfort of Lord Lackington's affection and the possibility of love, choosing instead a solitary path of self-reliance.

• Chapter XVIII

  Julie chooses to deny herself the secret rendezvous and the potential marriage to Delafield, prioritizing her own sense of integrity and independence over societal advancement.

• Chapter XX

  Julie's promise to Lord Lackington to consider Delafield's proposal is an act of self-denial, as she suppresses her own desires to comfort the dying man, even as she feels the weight of her secret and her love for another.

• Chapter XXII

  Delafield sacrifices his own emotional needs to support Julie, while Julie suppresses her feelings for Warkworth to maintain her marriage.

• Chapter XXIII

  Delafield suppresses his own desires and jealousy to support Julie, while Julie sacrifices her own emotional needs to protect Aileen from the truth.

• Chapter XXIV

  Julie offers to give up the dukedom for Delafield's happiness, while Delafield faces the burden of accepting a title he may not want.