Blair receives devastating news that Nelly Yuki has been accepted into Yale instead of her . She discovers that her admission was rescinded after an anonymous tip informed the school of her previous hazing of Ms. Carr . Convinced Vanessa ratted her out, Blair launches a "witch-hunt," only to eventually realize that her own past conniving behavior led to her downfall .
By the end of the episode, Chuck decides he is ready to return to Blair, but he finds her drinking at a bar with his nemesis, Carter Baizen . 3. Cultural & Literary References [S2E18] The Age of Dissonance
The loss of Yale forces Blair into a rare moment of self-reflection, admitting she has no one to blame but herself for her life falling apart . Blair receives devastating news that Nelly Yuki has
" The Age of Dissonance " is the 18th episode of Gossip Girl's second season, originally airing on March 16, 2009, following a six-week hiatus . The episode centers on the senior class production of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence , with the characters' personal lives dramatically mirroring the classic novel's themes of social entrapment and betrayal . 1. Key Plot Narratives Convinced Vanessa ratted her out, Blair launches a