The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy Chapter Summary & Analysis - Volume 8 Summary

Volume 8 Summary

Volume 8 continues with the tale of Toby and Widow Wadham. Tristram is still wandering South of France on his mule, but Tristram continues the story because he feels that not to tell the story would be a disservice to his Uncle and the reader. As Tristram hinted in the previous volume, Toby did not realize his love for the widow until Susannah points out to Toby that he loves the widow. In fact, Toby is the last to know of his feelings.

Tristram starts from the very beginning of the affair when Toby and Trim move to the country. When they initially arrive, the house is not ready, so Toby moves in with the widow for a few days. The widow quickly falls in love with Toby, but he is too involved with reenacting battles to take any notice. However, the widow does not give up and over many...
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