Chapter 53 Summary

Mr. Arabin and Eleanor finally marry. They live happily ever after at the deanery where Arabin establishes a reputation as a scholar of religious literature. The Stanhopes return to Italy. Everyone else continues with their normal lives.

Chapter 53 Analysis

The novel comes to a speedy conclusion with each character settling happily into their regular lives. Everyone is expected to remain content in this way for many years to come.