Great Expectations
Chapter 22
by Charles Dickens
Herbert tells Pip the story of Miss Havisham.
Herbert tells Pip the story of Miss Havisham.
A biography of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz.
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
The circumstances of Ethan's marriage to Zeena are explained. With Zeena gone for the evening, Mattie prepares dinner for herself and Ethan.
Svidrigailov attempts to manipulate Dunya by using Raskolnikov's secret against her.
A series of witnesses are called to testify against the Charles Darnay.
Mrs. Catherick's letter reveals the basis of the relationship between Mrs. Catherick and Sir Percival. It also details Anne's involvment in the secret.
Walter leaves Mrs. Catherick's to contemplate what new information he has learned. He travels to the church to check the marriage registry.
Following the birth of her child, the narrator is cared for by her physician husband at a country estate.
With the arrival of spring, Rat and Mole prepare the boat. Badger attempts to control Toad's behavior.
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
A visit from Will's relatives causes great discomfort for Carol. Carol becomes pregnant, eventually giving birth to a son, Hugh.
Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.
Becky continues to work her way into Vanity Fair. The Rawdon Crawleys spend the holidays at Queen's Crawley. Lady Jane is not impressed by Becky's behavior.
Raskolnikov receives news regarding his sister.
The narrator tells of his growing fascination with Master B, as well as the series of events following the appearance of the ghost.
As the minister returns to town, he can hardly believe the change in his fortunes. But all is not as it seems as his behavior becomes erratic, leading to a strange meeting with Chillingworth.
Aronnax recounts the previous nights events to Ned Land. Aronnax is asked to go on another excursion.
The crew board the harpoon boats. New crew members make their presence known.
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.
After Mr. Brocklehurst’s negligent treatment of the girls at Lowood is found to be one of the causes of the typhus epidemic, a new group of overseers is brought in to run the school. Conditions improve dramatically for the young girls, and Jane excels in her studies for the next six years. After spending two more years at Lowood as a teacher, Jane decides she is ready for a change, partly because Miss Temple gets married and leaves the school. She advertises in search of a post as a governess and accepts a position at a manor called Thornfield. Before leaving, Jane receives a visit from Bessie, who tells her what has happened at Gateshead since Jane departed for Lowood. Georgiana attempted to run away in secret with a man named Lord Edwin Vere, but Eliza foiled the plan by revealing it to Mrs. Reed. John has fallen into a life of debauchery and dissolution. Bessie also tells Jane that her father’s brother, John Eyre, appeared at Gateshead seven years ago, looking for Jane. He did not have the time to travel to Lowood and went away to Madeira (a Portuguese island west of Morocco) in search of wealth. Jane and Bessie part ways, Bessie returning to Gateshead, and Jane leaving for her new life at Thornfield.
News of George's fate reaches the elder Osbourne. George's final wishes are not honored. Amelia, accompanied by Dobbin, returns home.
Victor decides to leave Geneva in pursuit of the monster, who leaves him little clues and taunts to his whereabouts. They end up in the north and Victor falls ill and begs Walton to continue his quest. Walton believes his story. Just before Walton and his crew leave for England, Victor dies and the monster is found weeping over his creator’s body. He apologizes for the evil he has caused and he departs into the darkness.
Marjorie's attempts to improve Bernice's social skills has unexpected consequences.
A brief overview of the Etymology of the word "whale".