![]() ![]() But pride, as the predominant theme of Lydgate's story and character, will not be so easy to overcome how will Lydgate feel afterward if he has gotten the money? The debt has become a symbol of correction, for its sole purpose seems to be to rid Lydgate of his excessive pride, and get him to be more practical and straightforward. Lydgate is finally getting over his one major stumbling blockhis pridein order to do something about his debt. ![]() Lydgate is still left with no way out, and his debt to the town tradespeople is very nearly due. Then, he takes the plunge, and tells Bulstrode that he needs a thousand pounds to discharge his debts and keep himself going Bulstrode says that it would be better to declare bankruptcy, which Lydgate resents. ![]() Lydgate objects, because he knows that the people who run the Infirmary dislike him. Casaubon, he says, would take his place as major supporter, though it would be best to merge the old Infirmary with the new hospital. Bulstrode is feeling unwell probably because of the Raffles situation but he also wants to speak of Lydgate about withdrawing his support from the hospital and moving away. Lydgate delays and soon, Bulstrode has called on him to see to some health concerns of his. ![]() But, he is still in danger of losing his furniture because of his debt, and decides that he must apply to Bulstrode for money. Luckily, after losing at the Green Dragon, Lydgate feels no more desire to gamble. ![]()
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