Ch. 381Dekan's Proposal (Part 1)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Dekan practices his proposal speech for Cornelia in the garden under the moonlight.
- He struggles to find the right words, recalling their past moments together.
- Cornelia, Morion, and Cat Teacher overhear Dekan's practice session.
- Norton's friends and relatives, who had been hiding in the bushes, also witness the scene.
Character Developments
- Dekan: Struggles with his nervousness and the perfect words for his proposal, ultimately letting go and expressing his feelings passionately. He also feels embarrassed and annoyed upon discovering he was overheard.
- Cornelia: Blushes and is bashful upon hearing Dekan's declaration, showing her feelings for him.
- Morion: Feels complicated emotions upon witnessing Dekan's outburst and realizing the extent of his feelings for Cornelia.
Significant Themes
- Love and relationships: Dekan's struggle to express his feelings for Cornelia highlights the theme of love and relationships, as he tries to find the perfect words to convey his emotions.
- Embarrassment and vulnerability: Dekan's humiliation upon realizing he was overheard emphasizes the theme of vulnerability and the embarrassment that comes with it.
Character Interactions
- Dekan and Cornelia: Their interaction is limited to Dekan's monologue, but it shows the depth of his feelings for her and her bashful reaction to his declaration.
- Dekan and Morion: Their interaction is tense, as Dekan is furious with Morion for being an accomplice in witnessing his embarrassing practice session.
- Dekan and Norton's friends and relatives: Their interaction is humorous, as they emerge from the bushes, having witnessed Dekan's outburst, and try to maintain guilty expressions despite their amusement.