How does Giorgio Germont react to Alfredo’s treatment of Violetta?

In Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata, Giorgio Germont reacts to his son Alfredo’s public humiliation of Violetta with strong disapproval. After Alfredo insults Violetta at Flora’s ball by throwing his gambling winnings at her feet to "repay" her for their time together, Germont arrives and immediately reproaches him for his poor behavior.1

Germont’s stance is rooted in the moral principle that such cruelty is unacceptable, regardless of the circumstances. Despite his earlier efforts to separate the couple for the sake of his family’s reputation, he does not condone his son's abusive actions toward Violetta. Following the incident, Germont leads Alfredo away while Violetta expresses her enduring love and forgiveness for him.1