Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 11: "Macbeth's Mistake"
by Mary Everest Boole
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
A poem about the orange tree.
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
Who will believe my verse in time to come
"Lucy done gone back on me,"
"Yesterday I held your hand,"
"Oh, dere ’s lots o’ keer an’ trouble"
"Gaily bedight,"
"On a summer’s day as I sat by a stream,"
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Long years ago, within a distant clime,
George and a client take a tour of a local tenement. George meets his father-in-law to ensure a good price on a future purchase. George decides to have a conversation about "morals" with his son.
"Oh, who would be sad tho’ the sky be a–graying,"
This poem relays the feelings of what might have been and mistakes made in the past (in rhyme scheme).
My love is strengthened though more weak in seeming
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
A poem describing “The Fall of the Year” or Autumn.
Phoebe begins spending more and more time with Holgrave. He tells her his thoughts on the Pycheon curse and reads her an article he has written about it.
"The mist has left the greening plain,"
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
"Lay me down beneaf de willers in de grass,"