The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 20”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
The author recalls a variety of incidents that occurred during his time at West Point, some being more pleasant than others.
The narrator talks about making a brush fire when the weather is dry in order to clear the way for new trees. He also describes how you can see the palmettos from the St. Lucie River, anything and everything involving palmettos.
Zillah leads Mr. Lockwood to a room where Mr. Heathcliff allows no one to stay. Mr. Lockwood has two nightmares while sleeping in this room; he awakens Mr. Heathcliff when he screams during his nightmare.
The author describes his time in a relatively barren landscape.
Changing circumstances bring Ellen and Newland together again.
Walter leaves home preparing himself for his new employment, but is distracted by a woman he meets on the road. She is mysterious and interesting to Walter, but is gone before he can find out more.
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.
Hump laments the absence of women aboard ship. Later that same night, Hump encounters a visibly dazed Harrison and a bloodied Captain Larsen aboard deck. Hump witnesses another incident of violence below deck.
Stubb dines on his kill.
The war ends with a victorious union.
Carol proposes the formation of a drama club, eventually convincing Will to take her to Minneapolis so she can watch some modern plays. Carol enjoys herself in the city, but finds that her unrefined husband is having trouble adapting to city life.
With Wendy's parents now absent, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell pay a visit to the Darling children.
The narrator describes the flora surrounding the Indian River, the types of fish that exist there, and the different butterfly species.
Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Marian travels to Blackwater, where she waits to be reunited with Laura. She reveals what little she knows of Walter, Mr. Gilmore, and Laura. Marian is disturbed by the discovery of a wounded animal. The Catherick name is mentioned again.
The author shares some of his Christmas experiences and memories regarding the meaning of the Christmas tree.
They all attend the party.
Talk spreads throughout Europe and America about the sighting of a huge sea creature. The public becomes concerned with a series of shipwrecks.
The narrator travels down the St. Augustine Road and describes the scenery and meeting other travelers along the road
After escorting the ladies home, Edwin and Neville have a heated discussion. Jasper, emerging from behind the two men, helps to establish a temporary truce between Edwin and Neville. After seeing Neville's reaction, Jasper begins to fear for his nephew's life.
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
Two letters arrive. William tries to work out a plan for employment.
On the way home, Catherine tries to figure out what offence she could have caused the General to make him change plans.