# XI: Don’t You Be Afeard About Me explained — The Vicar of Bullhampton

> Chapter companion for The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope.

## What happens

Mr. Fenwick walks to the mill to confront Sam Brattle about his recent behavior and associations with criminals like Burrows. Despite Fenwick's attempts to reason with him, Sam remains defiant and dismissive. Fenwick later advises Fanny Brattle to keep watch over Sam's activities.

## Themes in this chapter

### Redemption and the Fallen Woman

Fenwick's thoughts of Carry Brattle highlight the theme of lost innocence and the difficulty of redemption.

### Justice and Prejudice

Fenwick's suspicion of Sam based on his associations and past behavior reflects prejudice and the struggle for justice.

### Community and Gossip

The community's watchfulness over Sam's actions and Fenwick's role as moral overseer underscore communal scrutiny.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. Fenwick

Visits the mill to confront Sam Brattle, reflecting on past kindness and current disappointment.

### Sam Brattle

Defiantly working on the mill roof, refuses to heed Fenwick's warnings about his criminal associates.

### George Brattle

The miller, seen standing sadly before the mill, lamenting the timing of repairs.

### Fanny Brattle

Stops Fenwick as he leaves, expressing hope and receiving advice to monitor Sam's movements.

### Carry Brattle

Mentioned in Fenwick's thoughts as a lost soul from the village choir, now gone.

## Key lines

> Don't you be afeard about me, Mr. Fenwick.

Don't worry about me, Mr. Fenwick.

_Sam's defiant dismissal of Fenwick's concern, showing his resistance to authority._

> I shall keep my eye upon you.

I will continue to watch you closely.

_Fenwick's warning to Sam, indicating his ongoing vigilance._

> The Squire ain't nothing to me.

The Squire means nothing to me.

_Sam's rejection of the Squire's authority, highlighting his alienation from the community._

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