The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued in Several Narratives, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
A statement from the woman who prepared the body.
A statement from the woman who prepared the body.
This story gave rise to the idiom: “A wolf in sheep’s clothing.” A wolf covers himself with a sheepskin so he can hide in a herd of sheep. His plan is to get close to a sheep so he can attack successfully.
When thou shalt be disposed to set me light
Author's preface.
An introduction to the text.
Why the kangaroo is very fast on land.
Ishael draws on Greek mythology to show the heroic nature of whaling.
Jessica and Lorenzo discuss their love as news of Portia and Bassanio arrives. Graziano and Bassanio are confronted about the whereabouts of their rings. Antonio receives news of his ships.
Mein Herr begins to sing and Tottles replies (and he means every word).
Lord Steyne makes a strong suggestion to Lady Blanche. Becky meets a sympathetic party and continues to make a positive impression.
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
The Elmers talk to a superstitious captain. He talks about the death of a captain.
The professor is confused as to which is the lion and which is the gardner.
The girls devise a plan for dealing with the news from the telegram. Mr. Ford travels to Florida but returns emptyhanded. The girls continue plans for their own trip. Another letter arrives, confirming their suspicions regarding Will's troubles.
A couple employs the services of a unreliable messenger.
Qureequeg recounts the story of his life.
Mein Herr finishes his song to thanks and compliments of the crowd. Sylvie and Bruno disappear.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
A tale about world travel.
In Belmont, the prince of Aragon arrives to win the hand of Portia.
The many travels of Thumbelina.
The sister named Little Two Eyes is put down by her sisters who think she is common. However, she gets magical assistance and has a happy ending.
The weather once again changes for the better, quenching the thirst of the Mariner. The crew, although changed, continue to perform their assigned duties.
The author's preface.