The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 12: Father and Son
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
At his hotel, Villefort speaks with his father.
At his hotel, Villefort speaks with his father.
After being caught in a rainstorm, Thoreau takes shelter in a neighbor's home.
Raskolnikov's goes to trial and is sentenced to 8 years hard labor in Siberia. Razumikhin and Dunya finally marry. While in prison, Raskolnikov finds redemption and renewal.
The author discusses the meaning of ‘nature’.
The Tin Man finds his head in a cupboard and argues with it. Ku-Klip returns and tells them about Chopfyt. The friends continue on their journey.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
Raskolnikov's hatred for Alyona is recounted.
Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Maximilian visits Valentine and Noirtier.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
The narrator discovers a long-lost Oriental text called Tellmenow Isitsoornot, and is shocked to find the real story of the grand vizier's daughter Scheherazade in Arabian Nights. Then the narrator summarizes what he finds in Isitsoornot.
Miss Sutherland entreats Sherlock Holmes to help her find her mysterious fiancee that has disappeared. However, he did not give her enough information in their rushed engagement.