The Professor
Chapter 17
by Charlotte Brontë
William learns more of Mdlle. Herni's past and her plans for the future.
William learns more of Mdlle. Herni's past and her plans for the future.
Walter speaks to Mrs. Clements. She reveals Anne's actions during the time at Blackwater and leading up to her mysterious disappearance.
A boy Sigurd becomes cursed by a giantess and has to go through several trials to escape the many magical dangers in the kingdom. He meets a girl Helga and they live happily ever after.
At his hotel, Villefort speaks with his father.
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
George and Myra decide to throw a dinner party the local "intellects".
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
As Chillingworth walks away, Hester goes to find Pearl. She realizes that, although it is a sin to do so, she hates her husband. Hester and Pearl discuss the meaning of the scarlet letter.
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
Lucie stands near La Force, hoping Darnay will be able to see her. Darnay will stand trial soon.
Huck and Jim build a wigwam on the raft to provide some shelter. The pair travel at night to avoid being seen. Huck and Jim encounter some thieves while exploring a sunken steamboat.
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
The narrator keeps his promise to the innkeeper. A third tripod makes its appearance.
Walter prepares himself for a meeting with the Count.
Huck and Jim are afraid they passed Cairo. Huck questions whether or not to turn Jim over to the authorities. Bad luck continues to follow Huck and Jim.
Jehan Frollo discovers a strange scene in his brother's cell. Jehan's request for money is interrupted by the arrival of Maitre Jacques.
Cruncher is sent to attend the trial of Charles Darnay.
"The Slavery Party." Extract from a Speech Delivered before the A.A.S Society in New York, May, 1853.
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
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.
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.