# LXXV explained — Of Human Bondage

> Chapter companion for Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

## What happens

Philip is in a good mood, planning a trip to Paris with Mildred, but she reveals she has received a passionate letter from Griffiths and is in love with him. A tense dinner ensues where Philip tries to reason with her, but she refuses to go to Paris. He angrily reminds her of his financial support, and they part bitterly.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Obsession

Philip's obsessive love for Mildred is evident as he plans a trip despite her indifference, and his rage when she chooses Griffiths.

### Suffering and Disillusionment

Philip experiences emotional suffering and disillusionment as Mildred's betrayal shatters his hopes.

## Character check-ins

### Philip Carey

Philip is hopeful about the Paris trip but becomes devastated and angry when Mildred confesses her love for Griffiths.

### Mildred Rogers

Mildred is infatuated with Griffiths, shows Mildred's manipulative and cold side, and refuses to go to Paris with Philip.

### Griffiths

Griffiths is mentioned through his letter to Mildred, declaring his love for her despite knowing Philip's feelings.

## Key lines

> I wonder what it is I see in you

Philip questions his own attraction to Mildred.

_Shows Philip's self-awareness of his irrational passion._

> I may as well tell you and have done with it, I can't come away with you at all.

Mildred bluntly cancels the Paris trip.

_Key moment of betrayal and rejection._

> If you was a gentleman you wouldn't throw what you've done for me in my face.

Mildred accuses Philip of being ungentlemanly for reminding her of his financial support.

_Highlights class tensions and Mildred's sense of entitlement._

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