Great Expectations
Chapter 42
by Charles Dickens
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
The Nome King is angry because Dorothy and Ozma had stolen his Magic Belt. He asks his Chancellor, Kaliko, and General Blug what to do. The King vows revenge upon Ozma and Dorothy.
The Invisible Man is captured by the townspeople. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Dr. Kemp hears rumours of an invisible man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Elizabeth receives bad news regarding the President and his cabinet.
Jim meets Ben Gunn. Ben tells him useful information about the lost treasure. In return for helping him with a safe passage home, Ben gives him refuge at his house.
Ida B. Wells' speech concerning the prevalence of lynching throughout the United States, as well as the racial bias of the judicial system.
We find that young Prince Dolor is not dead, but living with a nurse in Nomansland (a deserted country). His uncle faked the funeral having a wax figure of the Prince created. Dolor meets his godmother and she gives him a traveling cloak.
When a little dog named Duchess gets an invitation to tea at the home of Ribby the cat, she becomes dreadfully afraid that Ribby is going to serve her mouse pie. Duchess bakes a delightful veal and ham pie and comes up with a very clever plan to substitute her own pie for Ribby’s. However, both of their pies become mixed up and each becomes dreadfully afraid that they have eaten a patty-pan.
The Pequod has a gam with the whaiing ship Jeroboam. Ahab receives a warning from Gabriel.
Bluff finds that the man is desperate to escape, but jumps into danger. The boys provide assistance. They help once again when the sherriff and his men return. They travel down the river, stopping for supplies at a small town before reaching the gulf.
Prior to the start of his testimony, Doctor Dolittle proves himself to the court.
Squinty continues to wander lost in a corn field. Squinty’s family notices that he’s gone, as does the farmer. He sends the dog after Squinty. Squinty returns home.
The author reflects on his family's experiences as slaves and the circumstances into which he was born.
Chee-Chee, having grown homesick without Polynesia, makes her way back to Puddleby.
Siegfried confronts the dragon and deals with Regin’s madness.
Elizabeth recounts Mr. Douglas' attempted courting of Miss Mary Todd.
The narrator describes the musk-melons that can be found to the west of the Indian River. He goes on to describe the day he was taken on a road that led to Palm Beach and his experiences there.
Noah tells Mr. Bumble of the previous evening's incident. Mr. Sowerberry's continued persecution forces Oliver to take drastic action.
Newfound freedom gives the Washington family the opportunity to move. The author further realizes the importance of an education.
A rundown of the terms and sayings that are commonly used by the cadets at West Point.
Cousin Ophelia attempts to change Aunt Dinah.
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
Ishmael recounts the collecting of the spermaceti and the dangers of the blubber room.