My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 5: Gradual Initiation to the Mysteries of Slavery
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass continues to observe the relationship between master and slave.
Mr. Douglass continues to observe the relationship between master and slave.
The men go to the theatre, but Sibyl’s performance does not live up to Dorian’s expectations. Dorian is cruel to Sibyl, but only realizes it later.
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
Jurgis returns to his house after he is released from prison, only to find that someone else has bought it. Jurgis finds the family at the Widow Jukniene's house. Ona goes into labor early and the family cannot afford a midwife.
A young prince is offered whatever he likes best, but to his father’s dismay, he chooses a princess who is trapped by an enchantment. On his way to reach her he meets with three men, each with a special skill. Together the four men are able to work together against the magician’s spell.
A fairy tale about a young boy named Hans that saved a town from drowning by plugging up the water in a bank with his finger.
Fern Mullins, the new high school teacher, arrives from Minneapolis. Carol and Fern, having much in common, quickly become friends. Carol considers restarting the dramatic club.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
A princess frees a prince trapped by magic in an iron stove, then has to travel far to find him and reclaim him.
Mark and Ruth spend time with Uncle Christopher. Mark attends mill school. In October, Mark, Ruth, Edna May, and Uncle Christopher take a voyage to Wakulla.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story the rain keeps the children indoors until they turn the thought of a flood into an imaginative game in which they are pirates on a ship.
Dantes is visited by the inspector in his dungeon cell.
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
A woman comes to Sherlock Holmes begging for his help to solve the mystery of her sister’s death. Quite a sum of money is offered for their dowries and her sister consequently died before her wedding day. Now the woman is afraid that she will meet the same fate.
Helga, the youngest, prettiest and smartest of three daughters, requests what seems to be the simplest choice for a husband and because she trusts her situation, she receives the most extravagance of the three girls.
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
Hecate commends the witches before the Macbeth's arrival. Macbeth is shown prophecies of the future. Lennox arrives with news of Macduff.
Esmeralda, awakened by the Truand's attack, is visited by Gringoire and a cloaked stranger. Claude Frollo presents Esmeralda with two choices. An angered Claude Frollo takes Esmeralda to see the recluse.
Curly and Flop are late for school and on their way, they see a sign telling them not to slide down the cellar door. Flop can’t resist the temptation and slides down into a tub of water. The rat lady scolds him for disobeying the sign and he feels guilty.
At midnight, the Nome King gathered his army and his allies together and prepared for the battle. Along the way, a good deal of dust appears in the tunnel causing them to become very thirsty.
Huck goes to the Phelps farm to find and free Jim. Huck awaits the arrival of a good friend.
The author shares a relevant newspaper clipping.
Dorothy, her cousin Zeb, her kitten, the horse and buggy fall through a crack, which is quite scary, but the animals begin to talk.
Miriam confronts Donatello.
Hilda wanders through a picture gallery and feels the weariness and lonliness that accompanies it.