Evidence of the Affair
Evidence of the Affair
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Chapters 10-22Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of gender discrimination.
Chapter 10 Summary: “February 15, 1977”
David writes to Carrie describing the pain and anger he felt when he read Janet’s letters to Ken. He feels “weak” for failing to confront his wife but fears losing her and their four sons. He begs Carrie to tell him how she copes.
Chapter 11 Summary: “February 16, 1977”
David apologizes to Carrie for the content of his last letter, explaining that he was overemotional.
Chapter 12 Summary: “February 22, 1977”
Carrie tells David that she and Ken have been married for 10 years and have tried to have children without success. She reveals that she copes with the current situation by envisioning a happier future when she and Ken have a family.
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