October 20 through December 24 Summary

October 20 through November 26 - Werther has left the town where Lotte and Albert live. He mentions traveling with a cantankerous ambassador with whom he has gained employment. He attributes his lack of self-worth to a society where one compares himself to his surroundings and those with whom he associates. In these comparisons, it is difficult not to find oneself lacking.

November 26 - In his new destination, Werther has impressed a count with whom he has become acquainted.

December 24 - Werther is growing further dissatisfied with his ambassador who is unreasonably demanding upon him. The ambassador seems to resent the solid relationship that Werther has formed with the count who does not seem to like the ambassador. Werther finds the rest of the townspeople less than appealing. However, he has met a charming young aristocratic woman. The young woman lives...