Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Winter Animals
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
"Breezes blowin’ middlin’ brisk,"
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
On Halloween morning, Curly and Flop decide to dress up and fool Uncle Wiggly. However, he overhears their plan and hatches one of his own. He dresses up like a fish and is caught by a local fisherman.
"When the corn ’s all cut and the bright stalks shine"
The group is finally reunited.
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
A possible sighting of Moby Dick is only a false alarm.
Stubb dines on his kill.
Amy's luncheon with her art class goes badly.
When Tommy Fox plays ill, a squirrel is fooled.
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
With an election approaching, a special request is made of Jerry by one of the candidates. Jerry discusses the meaning of liberty with Harry.
The speaker wrestles with a decision to be true to self vs. others.
"There’s a memory keeps a–runnin’"
Ishmael recalls a sperm whale skeleton in Tranque.
Ophelia behavior is cause for concern. Laertes returns from France seeking revenge of his own.
Caderousse breaks into the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
The men try to attack Dracula, but he manages an escape. Mina is hypnotized in hopes of discovering his plans.
Matthew convinces Anne to change her mind. Marilla starts to develop a motherly affection for Anne.
The author discusses the benefits and drawbacks of choosing art as a vocation.
Jessica and Lorenzo discuss their love as news of Portia and Bassanio arrives. Graziano and Bassanio are confronted about the whereabouts of their rings. Antonio receives news of his ships.
The cadets take a much appreciated break from their academics to take part in a field day.
With Mr. St. Clare gone, Mrs. St. Clare makes a decision about the slaves. Tom's hopes for finding a new, kind master are gone after meeting Simon Legree.
The Yankee explains his situation as being and Earl’s property sent on an errand. The Yankee is immediately set free. He goes to the slave quarters and finds the master has been killed by the slaves. The slaves have all been condemned to death. The Yankee contacts Clarence and tells him to call Sir Launcelot to come and bring some knights. The Yankee is arrested as the missing slave and the hanging is arranged.