Great Expectations
Chapter 21
by Charles Dickens
Pip is introduced to Herbert Pocket, but realizes they have met before.
Pip is introduced to Herbert Pocket, but realizes they have met before.
Amy, having learned of Beth's passing, is joined by Laurie in Europe.
The boys discover a detective who tells them the history of the bond and the canal-men that he was tracking. With the mystery solved the boys and Sam await the race.
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
A discussion of the various females he comes in contact with at the school. William overhears an important conversation.
Tom tries to attract the attention of Becky Thatcher. Tom is wrongly accused and punished by Aunt Polly when Sid has an accident, causing him to evaluate his importance in the world.
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.
Dorothy and the gang come upon invisible people and animals that live there. They learn not to eat the fruit.
The princess meets a very selective prince. He immediately falls in love with her quirky personality and surreal condition as they swim in the lake beside the palace.
The men reach the forest, where they encounter the various wildlife of the area.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.
The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.
Marian worries about what sort of document Laura is supposed to sign. The group walks to the lake, where a discussion of murder and crime commences. Mention of the Catherick name causes a rapid departure of Sir Percival.
Catherine meets with Isabella for the first time in three days. Isabella tells Catherine that she has received a letter from John, stating his intention to propose to Catherine.
Dorothy heads for the Land of Oz with her blue and white checkered dress and silver shoes from the wicked witch. After she stays at a rich munchin’s house for a celebration, she starts off on the yellow brick road and meets a scarecrow who she saves from hanging on a pole. He then wants to join her to go to the Land of Oz so that he can ask the Oz for a brian.
Miriam and Hilda talk of a famous portrait, Beatrice.
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.