Pygmalion
Act 2
by George Bernard Shaw
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
After the sudden death of Aunt March, Joe and the Professor inherit Plumfield. The novel closes as Mrs. March celebrates her sixtieth birthday surrounded by her daughters and extended family.
Regin tells his story, and Siegfried agrees to go with him to get the treasure.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
Ishmael discusses the physical attributes of the sperm whale.
Black Beauty tells of another type of driver, the steam-engine style, who's irresponsible handling of a carriage can have grave consequences for a horse. Black Beauty spends some time with the good-natured mare, Peggy, before meeting his new master.
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.
Squirrel Nutkin goes along with a group of squirrels to Owl Island to gather nuts. However, while all the other squirrels are busy collecting nuts, Nutkin is often playing or making mischief. While the other squirrels present the island’s resident owl, Old Brown, with gifts to earn his permission to gather nuts, Nutkin dances and taunts the owl with sing-song rhymes. Eventually, after Nutkin annoys Old Brown many times, the owl captures Nutkin and tries to skin him alive. Nutkin escapes but not without getting his tail bitten off.
As the election ends, the good doctor finds himself in a peculiar situation.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
Alice and Ruth ponder the identities of the two missing girls. An incident on the ship has the passengers preparing to load the lifeboats.
Following the failed mutiny, Hump remains in the sleeping quarters quietly listening to the disgruntled sailors before being called to Captain Larsen's cabin.
Marianne is thrilled by the prospect of an anticipated visitor’s arrival, but Elinor is doubtful and critical of the return.
Starbuck contemplates taking matters into his own hands.
A snow-man learns about the world and his future from the yard dog.
The narrator discusses the orange groves and how they’ve changed; and the swamps and their surrounding environment.
A little girl loses her handkerchiefs and goes on a search for them. She sees some white cloths on the grass high up a hill and climbs up to discover a a little hedgehog washerwoman, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, with her handerchiefs freshly laundered, along with many other interesting articles such as stockings for a hen.
Coverdale makes an attempt to "protect" Priscilla, who chooses to leave with Zenobia and the professor.
Beauchamp visits Albert and speaks to him about the newspaper article printed three weeks prior.
Jurgis learns of the "Beef Trust". A harsh winter falls on the city, once again taking a toll on Jurgis and his family. Jurgis misses work after spraining his ankle.
Poe’s character rationalizes his thinking to convince the reader of his sanity and regrets.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Poe’s character rationalizes his thinking to convince the reader of his sanity and regrets.