Moby Dick
Chapter 9: The Sermon
by Herman Melville
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. Marmaduke is at first left out of the baseball game and is very upset by it. However, he practices and he impresses the other boys when they let him join in.
Siegfried apprentices with Mimer, and while there forges a great sword and hears tales of his ancestors.
Following a valiant fight against the Sioux's attack, Phileas leads a party to rescue the captured prisoners. Phileas' successful rescue of Passepartout is greatly received by Aouda. Phileas plans the next leg of his trip.
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
Captain Pratt sets off on an adventure circling the globe.
Marlow overhears a conversation regarding Kurtz. Marlow starts his journey up river to visit Kurtz accompanied a by the local natives.
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
The hero is the young Tom Kitten; other main characters are the rat Mr Samuel Whiskers and his wife Anna Maria, who catch Tom Kitten and almost use him to make a roly-poly pudding.
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Albert's home for breakfast, as promised three months earlier.
The Tin Man save the Mouse Queen and she, in turn saves the Lion.
Miriam talks to the model of death. She fears he might be crazy.
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
Frank has to act quickly to save himself. They decide to wait for the bear. After recording their exploits on film they resume their travels. The following night finds them setting up camp on shore.
Squinty gets lost in the woods and stays the night. He meets a guy in a hot air balloon basket. Squinty takes a ride in a balloon.
Bragi tells Siegfried the story of Aegir.
Sir Pitt and Lady Jane visit the Rawdon Crawleys in London. Rebecca's attention to Sir Pitt does not sit well with Lady Jane.
Now in Washington D.C., Elizabeth is introduced to Mrs. Lincoln.
Meg's stay with the Moffats introduces her to the life of a young lady.
Aware of Esmeralda's love for Captain Phoebus, Quasimodo decides to grab the attention of the young captain.