42 pages • 1 hour read
Susan HillThe Woman in Black
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1983A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Chapters 4-6Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Chapter 4 Summary: “The Funeral of Mrs. Drablow”
Kipps’s first impression of Crythin Gifford is favorable, especially after riding in Mr. Daily’s luxurious car. When he drops Kipps off at the inn, Mr. Daily gives Kipps his card and lets him know that he will “find everything hospitable enough at Crythin” (35). Inside the inn, Arthur enjoys the cozy atmosphere, and he drinks a glass of mulled wine with his dinner.
As he goes to his room, the landlord clarifies if Kipps is in town for the auction. There are several plots of land near the village that are being sold with a lunch and open market after the auction. Kipps replies that he will be attending Mrs. Drablow’s funeral and asks the landlord if he knew her. The landlord does not speak much on the topic, and wishes Kipps a good night. Kipps decides to ignore the landlord’s behavior.
The next morning Kipps wakes up feeling refreshed and eager to start his day. Although he believes himself to be happiest with Esme at Monk’s Piece, he claims to have never slept so well compared to his first night in Crythin Gifford. After eating breakfast, Kipps decides to spend time exploring the village while the weather is favorable.
