Jennie Gerhardt Chapter 15

The Theodore Dreiser Library · Sep 20, 2026 · 14m

In which the solemn question of an infant’s baptism unfolds amidst the complex feelings of duty, faith, and family ties, revealing a grandfather’s sincere if stern resolve to uphold religious rites notwithstanding human frailty. As the sacred ceremony draws to a close, a tender awareness of the child’s innocence and the weighty responsibilities it entails begins to soften the austere heart of one who grapples with both tradition and reluctant affection.