The Invisible Man
Chapter 20
by H.G. Wells
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
Heathcliff leaves one night and is out all night; when he returns he refuses all food, he also refuses a doctor. The next night Nelly finds his dead body; Hareton is the only one to mourn his death.
Catherine prepares to leave for Northanger Abbey with the Tilneys. She is nervous and tries to be on her best behavior. Not all is expected about the Tilney home.
A Lecture delivered at the Evening Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, 24th March, 1879.
Martha tells Mary that Colin will be angry and throw a tantrum if she decides to see Dickon instead of visiting him in his room. Mary confronts Colin about his health saying that he isn’t dying—he’s only feeling sorry for himself. He tells her that he will banish Dickon if it happens again.
An unfortunate Warship decides to engage the Nautilus.
Jim resumes the narration again. The group escape the Union Jack as a cannonball is shot at them. Jim discovers the Jolly Roger and goes back to tell the others. Jim overhears someone saying that Silver is approaching with a truce flag.
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
A sudden epidemic provides Oliver with the opportunity to advance. Confronted by taunts from Noah, Oliver's rage gets the best of him.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
Upon exiting the woods, Alice enters a house and is introduced to the Duchess and Cheshire Cat.
The men are interrupted in their departure by the arrival of ships. Later even more ships arrive, with good news. Unfortunately there is also the arrival of bad news, as the Spanish ships are not far behind.
Three years later Nelly and Cathy visit Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff wishes Linton and Cathy to fall in love and marry. After Edgar finds out about their visit he forbids Cathy have any contact with Linton, which drives her to begin writing secret letters to him. Nelly finds Linton's letters to Cathy, destroys them, and does not tell Edgar.
The authors discuss the formation and analysis of fossil formations.
Mulford makes certain the ladies are safe, but the boat is lost. The group faces thirst and hunger.
Du Bois discusses the various education systems in place for the black men.
The narrator describes his journey to Atlanta to attend school and the theft of his money when he gets there.
How elephants got trunks, and how the Elephant’s Child learned to like his new feature.
Mrs. Westmacott recounts the story to the Doctor and the Admiral after giving the Admiral his pension papers back. She spent the money that she was going to give to her brother on the Admiral’s papers. Her brother returned to her and was the one who struck her on the head. Harold is able to clear his name, the Admiral does not have to return to sea or move from his villa, both couples get married, and all live a full and happy life.
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The remaining crew considers Parker's suggestion, eventually drawing lots to make the fateful decision.