Nostromo Chapter Summary & Analysis - Part 3, Chapter 11 Summary

Part 3, Chapter 11 Summary

Sulaco grows rich from the silver mine and establishes international ties with the US and Europe. The Goulds return from a long diplomatic trip abroad. Mrs. Gould and Dr. Monygham discuss Nostromo and his marriage plans with Linda, Giorgio's daughter. Nostromo has been out sailing for many months in order to have a cover story for his new wealth from the hidden silver. He also arranged for Giorgio and his family to take possession of a lighthouse built on one of the Isabel islets. The younger daughter Giselle has a romantic crush on Ramirez, the young man who took over Nostromo's old job as foreman at OSN. Because Ramirez goes to the islet to court Giselle, he sees Nostromo there at night.

Part 3, Chapter 11 Analysis

Nostromo's plan develops without arousing suspicion from the people of Sulaco. Because the aristocracy of the community thinks of him as a servant, they do not suspect that...
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