The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 2
by Edith Wharton
Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
Jim meets the Sawhorse and Dorothy talks to a deer head.
Ishmael explains the try-works, where oil is extracted from the blubber through boiling.
During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.
The peasants, led by Madame Defarge, exact revenge.
After receiving a visit from Jerome, Manfred confronts him calling him “Usurper”.
Zenobia breaks down and asks Coverdale to relay a message to Hollingsworth before disappearing into the woods.
Anne's visit to Aunt Josephine's house gives her a new perspective on city-life and wealth.
A crowd gathers to view the alien craft.
Traveling from New York, the businessman in the smoking car discuss a number of issues.
The chapter reveals Catherine’s impressions of the Tilneys and introduces an interesting scene about a letter from James.
Ishmael observes one of Queequeg's religious ceremonies.
The Achaeans once again have the upper hand. Hector and Paris prepare to re-enter the field of battle.
Walter finds himself feeling things he never expected to feel. He looks to Marian to discover the cause for Laura's behavior.
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Polynesia, having already convinced the doctor to take a vacation, attempts to influence even more. Doctor Dolittle and his friends begin their trip home.
The Time Traveller finds the machine, barely escaping with his life.
Hester resolves to ask Chillingworth to stop tormenting the minister. Chillingworth recalls his former days of glory and subsequent transformation into an evil man.
Dorothy and her friends start a roaring fire
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
Ozma transports Dorothy to her. She then sends for the others.
Following the failed mutiny, Hump remains in the sleeping quarters quietly listening to the disgruntled sailors before being called to Captain Larsen's cabin.