Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 3: The Laurence Boy
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
Mrs. Bute Crawley attempts to protect Miss Crawley.
Lockwood makes a trip to Wuthering Heights, bringing a note to Cathy, from Nelly. Heathcliff is having a hard time dealing with Hareton's increasing favor for Cathy, and Hareton's resemblance to his Aunt Catherine.
The author continues to use geometric shapes to describe Flatland’s population.
A biography of George Boole.
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
The author explains the basic doctrine of the priests.
Newland and May travel to Europe for the honeymoon, where they visit with friends.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
Anne overcomes her stage fright to give a recital at a local upscale hotel.
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
Oliver and Sikes journey to the town of Shepperton, arriving after dark.
After successfully waking Quox, Polychrome and Quox decide to attack. Quox is instantly captured. However, upon seeing the dragon’s ribboned locket, Ruggedo’s magical powers vanish. Quox opens the locket and eggs appear and frighten Ruggedo—chasing him away from his kingdom.
With the start of Muff Potter's trial, Huck and Tom remember Muff's kindness.
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
The Narrator reflects on his first day of school and understands the difference between the races and what they think of each other.