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My Oxford Year: A Novel
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Chapter 25-EpilogueChapter Summaries & Analyses
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Chapter 25 Summary
Chapter 25 begins with a quote from Christina Rossetti’s “Song,” 1848.
The debate goes well, and Ella’s plan to corner Hillerson in his own misogyny works. Ella’s choice for her birthday vacation is Scotland to see Jamie’s family’s home. Jamie is irritated by her choice, but he accepts. Ella is shocked by the beauty of Scotland, and Jamie introduces her to Smithy, who works in his parents’ home. Antonia welcomes them warmly, while William glares at them.
Antonia shows Ella around the estate, with Jamie quietly correcting Antonia’s mistakes about the history of the property. Antonia shows Ella her room, noting that Jamie is staying in a different room. Antonia leaves, and Ella and Jamie agree that they love her. They do not say they love each other, and Ella wonders if he feels it. Jamie and Antonia lead Ella to a large hall where they discover a surprise birthday party. Charlie, Maggie, and Tom greet Ella excitedly, and Jamie kisses Ella. She realizes she loves him and wants to tell him.
Ella opens presents, including a spa certificate from Cecelia, and Jamie promises a gift later. Tom implies his interest in Maggie, frustrating Maggie and Charlie. Gavin and Janet call, sing happy birthday, and offer Ella the deputy political director position, which Ella accepts.
