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Northanger Abbey

Chapter XIII

by Jane Austen

Chapter XIII makes us feel tense and worried that Catherine will cave in to the inconsiderate demands of James, Isabella, and John. When John lies to the Tilneys, telling them that Catherine cannot go for a walk, he confirms our opinion of him as a selfish, conceited twit.

Northanger Abbey

Chapter XI

by Jane Austen

An early morning rain prevents Catherine’s scheduled walk with Eleanor and Henry Tilney. Around noon, John Thorpe, Isabella, and James show up at her door again, with a plan to visit Bristol. Catherine refuses at first, thinking that Eleanor and Henry may still show up, but John entices her by telling her they will visit a castle and in any case, he saw Henry Tilney driving away in a carriage earlier that morning. Catherine joins them, somewhat reluctantly.

The Red Badge of Courage

Chapter 12

by Stephen Crane

The advancing soldiers are suddenly in retreat. Henry attempt to forcefully question a soldier only to be met with a blow to the head. A disoriented Henry is taken to his regiment by a helpful soldier.

The Jungle

Chapter 1

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis and Ona celebrate their wedding, however so little money is received from the guest that Jurgis can't pay for the reception. Jurgis vows to work harder. Jurgis and Ona's past in Lithuania is revisited.

Wuthering Heights

Chapter 1

by Emily Brontë

Mr. Lockwood writes in his diary about his visit with Mr. Heathcliff at Wuthering Heights, where he is to become Mr. Heathcliff's new tenant. Mr. Lockwood finds many things strange about his visit with Mr. Heathcliff.