One character in this novel has a cup of cocoa every evening with a colleague and attempts to define the quality of "dignity" sought by the Hayes society.
In one episode in this novel, Mr. Spencer asks the protagonist difficult questions about foreign affairs to illustrate the flaws of democracy. One character in this novel has a cup of cocoa every evening with a colleague and attempts to define the quality of "dignity" sought by the Hayes society. The protagonist recalls an international conference during which he failed to tell Reginald Cardinal about "the facts of life" and took care of M. Dupont while his own father died from a stroke. The new owner of Darlington Hall, Mr. Farraday, inspires the narrator to acquire "bantering" skills. The novel consists of the reminiscences of the narrator on a drive across England to visit the former housekeeper, Miss Kenton. For 10 points, name this novel narrated by the butler Stevens, written by Kazuo Ishiguro.
In one episode in this novel, Mr. Spencer asks the protagonist difficult questions about foreign affairs to illustrate the flaws of democracy.
The Remains of the Day