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The End of the Affair Chapter Summary & Analysis - Book 1, Chapter 3 Summary

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Book 1, Chapter 3 Summary

Bendrix looks back fondly on his first encounter with Sarah. He was at a party at Henry's house and he was charmed by Sarah's warmth. In fact, she treated Bendrix like a human being instead of peoples' usual manner of treating him as a curiosity because he is an author.

After a while, Bendrix and Henry go out for a walk around the common and, as they return, they see Sarah separating from someone as if she was kissing him. However, it turns out to be nothing.

Book 1, Chapter 3 Analysis

As Henry and Bendrix return from their walk, Bendrix sees Sarah separating from someone as though they were kissing. This knee-jerk, jealous reaction on Bendrix's part foreshadows his incessant jealousy during his relationship with Sarah.

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