The Golden Bowl
The intended recipient of the golden bowl, unaware of the secret between Charlotte and Amerigo.
Book First: The Prince
The Prince's fiancée, discussed in his reflections and with Fanny.
I
Maggie is discussed as the bride-to-be, whose plea for 'hymeneal reserve' and views on marriage as an intimate thing are noted by the Prince.
Chapter II
Mentioned as the Prince's fiancée; Fanny and the Prince discuss whether Maggie will be pleased to see Charlotte.
IV
Referred to as the innocent party whom Charlotte aims to protect and help through her marriage.
V
Maggie is discussed extensively by Charlotte and the Prince, who analyze her selfless nature and the moral burden it places on them.
VI
Maggie is the intended recipient of the proposed gift, though she does not appear in the chapter. The bowl is considered as a present for her, but the plan is abandoned due to the Prince's refusal.
VII
Mentioned as Adam's daughter whose marriage to the Prince has changed their lives; she protected him in the past and now seeks to make up for the change.
Chapter VIII
Shows a new fear for her father's individual life, marking a change in their relationship.
Chapter IX
Reflects on Amerigo's character and her father's situation, feeling a shift in their lives.
Chapter X
Maggie advocates for Charlotte Stant, praising her greatness and courage, and reveals her own sense of living in fear.
Chapter XI
Maggie plans a trip to Rome with Amerigo but decides to stay behind with the Principino, feeling torn between her duties as daughter and mother.
XII
Referenced as the primary motivation for Adam's proposal; Adam believes Maggie feels she has abandoned him and that Charlotte's marriage to him will put her at ease.
XIII
Her telegram announcing their early arrival sets the chapter's events in motion, though she does not appear directly.
XIV
Mentioned as having left the party to be with her father, Adam Verver; Charlotte expects to find her at home.
Chapter XVI
Fanny begins to see Maggie as 'astonishing' and potentially 'extraordinary,' someone who will 'see us through.'
Chapter XVII
Absent from the tea table; her relationship with her father is the subject of the Prince's reflections.
Chapter XVIII
Referenced as the object of Charlotte and Amerigo's protective care; her simplicity and innocence are emphasized, and she is observed by Charlotte during her secret visits.
XIX
Described as irremediably Maggie Verver in her father's house, and as not being a 'social success' like Charlotte.
Chapter XX
Absent from Matcham, moping in Eaton Square with her father; her innocent trust irritates the Prince.
Chapter XXII
Mentioned as one of the women who conspire for the Prince's advantage.
Chapter XXIII
Maggie is referenced as being blind, along with her father, to the true nature of the Prince and Charlotte's relationship. Fanny suggests that Maggie's blindness is a key element of the situation, and that the Prince and Charlotte are afraid for her and Adam.
Chapter XXIV
Discussed as the one who has done the most, beginning the 'vicious circle' through her efforts to balance her father and husband, and now beginning to doubt.
Book Second: The Princess
The Princess, reflecting on her marriage and her father's new union, feeling the weight of her dual roles.
Chapter XXV
Maggie is introspective and anxious, torn between her admiration for Charlotte's style and her suspicion of Charlotte's judgment. She waits for Amerigo, replaying the moment she first surprised him, and feels the strain of her hidden passion and the 'false position' of her life.
Chapter XXVI
Maggie initiates a plan to reconnect with Amerigo and Charlotte, showing curiosity about their recent adventure and seeking to participate more fully in their lives.
Chapter XXVII
Maggie proposes that Amerigo take her father on a trip, suggesting it would allow her to spend time with Charlotte. She is acutely aware of the need to manage perceptions and feels a chill of reality in her interactions with Amerigo.
Chapter XXVIII
Maggie is the focal point of the chapter, reflecting on her relationships with her father, husband, and Charlotte. She feels the weight of maintaining appearances and the loss of her old freedom.
Chapter XXIX
Maggie engages in a tense conversation with her father, trying to gauge his awareness of Charlotte's manipulations and the affair. She feels the pressure of maintaining appearances and avoids direct confrontation.
The Princess's Torment
The Princess is deeply anxious and suspicious, confronting Fanny about the possible affair between Amerigo and Charlotte. She admits to jealousy and torment.
XXXI
Maggie is central to Fanny's plans; Fanny believes Maggie will stick to her and keep up the pretense of innocence despite knowing the truth.
Chapter XXXII
Struggles with her suspicions about Charlotte and her father; visits the British Museum to explore the Prince's family history; displays unusual affability at the Assinghams' dinner; urgently summons Fanny Assingham.
Chapter XXXIII
Deeply introspective, Maggie examines her own role in the marriages and confronts the golden bowl as evidence of betrayal, deciding to remain silent and observe.
XXXIV
Confronts Amerigo about the golden bowl, revealing her knowledge and asserting her newfound awareness.
Chapter XXXV
Reveals to Fanny that Amerigo has not told Charlotte about her knowledge; expresses her desire for a perfect surface of happiness; describes her strategy of letting Amerigo alone.
XXXVI
Maggie is on the terrace, feeling trapped and fearful as Charlotte confronts her. She struggles with the pressure to pay the price for her father's happiness and the threat of Charlotte exposing her suspicions.
Chapter XXXVII
Maggie confronts her father about the nature of their relationships, asserting that she sacrifices him to everyone and that her love for Amerigo is so profound it places her beyond jealousy. She feels a vision of Charlotte's doom when Adam suggests returning to America.
Chapter XXXVIII
Reflects on the embrace with Charlotte and its implications; observes the silent judgments of others and Charlotte's performative reconciliation.
Chapter XXXIX
Maggie confronts Charlotte in the garden, feigning defeat while inwardly recognizing her own strategic deception. She reflects on the tension and her vow to control her emotions.
Chapter XL
Maggie reflects on her father's departure, her husband's motives, and her pity for Charlotte. She feels lost to her father and considers the duty of speaking for Charlotte's benefit.
XLI
Brings the telegram to the Prince, reflects on her 'fifty ideas,' and engages in a tense conversation about Charlotte's unhappiness and their shared deception.
XLII
Maggie asserts her authority over Amerigo, forbidding him from correcting Charlotte. She deflects his potential confession by praising Charlotte's splendor.
