# Father Goriot — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/father_goriot_se/chapters/dedication.md): Balzac dedicates his work to Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, expressing admiration for his scientific contributions and genius.
- [Father Goriot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/father_goriot_se/chapters/father-goriot.md): Eugène de Rastignac receives money from his family, including his mother's sacrifice and his sisters' savings, which stirs remorse and self-reflection. Vautrin reveals to Rastignac that Father Goriot melted down his silv
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/father_goriot_se/chapters/endnotes.md): This chapter contains endnotes providing translations and explanations for foreign phrases and references used throughout the book.

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