The author's experiences at school and back at home give him an even greater appreciation of the value of kindness, as well as the importance of education as a means of achieving equality.
Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow meet the Cowardly Lion. He joins them on their quest to find the Wizard of Oz.
In Marseilles, France the Pharon sailing ship docks, while a crowd of people watch. Dantes, meets with Monsieur Morrel, the ship's owner and discusses with him the sullen mood of the sailors.
Pip and Jaggers travel to London.
Hester pays a visit to Governor Bellingham’s mansion. She has two intentions: to deliver a pair of ornate gloves she has made for the governor, and to find out if there is any truth to the rumors that Pearl, now three, may be taken from her.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
Marlow and a company manager meet with Kurtz, who has become gravely ill. Marlow finds himself ostracized after defending Kurtz.
There is talk of ghosts.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
Silas isolates himself from all companionship, focusing on his work instead.
When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.
Shylock, determined to receive his bond, refuses a generous offer by Bassanio. Shylock prepares to receive his bond as the court awaits the arrival of Balthasar. Portia, disguised as Balthasar, attempts to incite mercy in the heart of Shylock. Shylock's victory in court is short-lived.
An intoxicated Tom Foster has a conversation with George Willard.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
A queen marries another man after the king dies and he is especially cruel. He passes a ridiculous law that a man with a golden beard doesn’t abide by. The king goes off to war and his stepson lets the man out and he is therefore blessed by good luck and magical assistance.
The Count of Monte Cristo speaks to Madame Villefort about poisons and chemistry.
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
The author’s economy, and happy life, among the Houyhnhnms. His great improvement in virtue by conversing with them. Their conversations. The author has notice given him by his master, that he must depart from the country. He falls into a swoon for grief; but submits. He contrives and finishes a canoe by the help of a fellow-servant, and puts to sea at a venture.
Victor is convinced the monster’s threat was a proposal to duel with him. However, when he sends Elizabeth to bed, he finds the monster had intended to kill her. Following the sorrowful event, Victor’s father dies a few days later. Victor tries to tell the magistrate about the monster but he doesn’t believe him and Victor vows to devote his life to its destruction.
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
Hindley returns for his father's funeral and brings home his wife, Frances, who both disregard Catherine and Heathcliff, until they disappear one day. Upon their return, Hindley threatens Heathcliff with banishment if he ever speaks to Catherine again.
The two travelers (Kenyon and Donatello) take a long journey.