Big Ben

Big Ben is a landmark glimpsed during Sunday Small’s first journey through London. Rather than a destination she visits, it becomes a striking point in the passing cityscape: its appearance gives her first sight of the capital a vivid moment of excitement.

Appearance on the London Journey

After the party passed Charing Cross station and turned along Whitehall, Big Ben came into view. The carriage continued through Parliament Square and down the Embankment before turning toward the hotel. In this sequence, the landmark is seen from the route, not approached as a separate stop.

Significance to Sunday

Sunday gazes out at the city, eager to take in as many sights as possible; when Big Ben appears, excitement runs through her. The moment gives the journey a personal focus: the imposing city is not merely scenery but something she is experiencing with wonder. Jacob remarks that everywhere looks more impressive at night and suggests a stroll after dinner, extending the prospect of seeing London beyond the carriage ride.