Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 5: Arabian Tunnel
by Jules Verne
The men observe a strange creature. Land, Conseil, and Aronnax set out for another hunt.
The men observe a strange creature. Land, Conseil, and Aronnax set out for another hunt.
Four girls are introduced: Grace, Betty, Molly and Amy. Grace is upset over the disappearance of her brother, Will.
The author addresses the various problems relating to soriteses.
A poem about the speaker as a piper who writes his songs down so that every child may enjoy them.
"For her this rhyme is penned, whose luminous eyes,"
Coverdale uses his "hermitage" to try to learn more about the stranger and Zenobia's relationship.
Alice witnesses the many strange behaviors of the King, Queen and attendees of the trial. Alice is called to testify.
Dr. Kemp attempts to make sense of the situation, and learns the true nature of The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Starbuck, bound to Ahab by loyalty, fears the worst.
A final note from Baldwin regarding how he constructed his Story of Siegfried.
The Sargasso Sea is explained in detail. Aronnax continues to ponder the possibility of freedom from the Nautilus.
"In an old Hebrew book there is a story of a person named Jacob, which means the Supplanter..."
Gerda and her companion make a couple of stops before heading to the Snow Queen's palace.
How teachers, both young and old, can prepare for the formal examination.
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
Mina and Jonathan marry. Mina and Lucy write each other. Dr. Seward tells more about Renfield. Arthur leaves Lucy to take care of is father. Dr. Jack Seward and Dr. VanHelsing care for Lucy who goes from better to worse.
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
Mr. Ford shares the contents of the letter. The girls are happy to hear the good news and to plan their trip.
In order to avert tragedy, Captain Nemo takes drastic action.
This poem descibes youth and beauty using nature as a metaphor.
In the process of safely traversing the coast, Doctor Dolittle discovers a very interesting insect. The group changes course and heads towards the mountains.
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
The men commence their underwater hunt.