Great Expectations
Chapter 58
by Charles Dickens
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.
Captain Nemo presents the blueprints of the Nautilus to Aronnax in the hopes of answering his questions further.
The author discusses the Universe of Things and the set of things called a syllogism.
After Hilda receives the priest’s blessing, she is reunited with Kenyon.
Mrs. Sowerby visits the garden. Everyone notices how much Colin looks like his mother. Mary and Colin embrace Mrs. Sowerby and wish that she were their mothers.
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
The author describes Miriam model to the reader. Miriam disappears from the group.
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
Mrs. Medlock and Dr. Craven visit Colin and notice his improvement. Dickon goes to see Mary and Colin and they make preparations to visit the garden.
The author clarifies a few things for the reader.
The narrator travels through the flat-woods of Eastern Florida and meets up with strangers. He comments on his experiences on his journey.
Having witnessed the death of Katerina, Raskolnikov wanders the streets in a daze lingering outside Sonia's building. Razumikhin pays a visit to Raskolnikov. Razumikhin leaves as Porfiry arrives to speak with Raskolnikov.
A new child is born to the Bird family on Christmas Day.
The Lees of Happiness, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story about the growing love of husband and wife, Jeffrey and Roxanne. When Jeffrey has a stroke, a close family friend frequently visits and helps the couple through the difficult time.
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
The DeVere sisters, Russ, and Paul take a look around.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The three children went to a market and watched a peddler/street performer sell his wares with magic tricks to awe the customers. The Toyman tells them to beware of such scams.
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
The preface to the novel.
How Hans and a special goose got the princess to laugh.