The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 17”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian and friends move their party to Selby Royal. Dorian is distracted and tense. He faints.
Dorian and friends move their party to Selby Royal. Dorian is distracted and tense. He faints.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo's true identity is revealed to a dying Caderousse.
Pesca brings exciting news. Walter's reaction doesn't equal the reaction of the others.
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
With some advising from Steerforth, David decides on a future profession. David witnesses a strange encounter between Miss Betsey and a stranger. David begins to establish himself at the Doctors' Commons.
Amelia's heart is troubled as the continues to follow the regiment.
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.
Dantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse.
A sudden epidemic provides Oliver with the opportunity to advance. Confronted by taunts from Noah, Oliver's rage gets the best of him.
The final spirit arrives to reveal an ominous future to Ebenezer Scrooge.
A heartbroken Gerda continues to search for her friend. Gerda visits the palace of the Prince and Princess after receiving some promising news.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Tom plays hooky from school feeling bad about his lunch with Becky. Tom runs into his friend Joe Harper.
Bruno and Sylvie and My Lady talk to the Baron about the military and then decide to take a walk and have a picnic in the gardens.
Sara is startled into realizing that she looks like the poor children she had seen in her better days.
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.
A conversation with Vida greatly affects Carol. Will reassures her that everyone likes her, but advises her to purchase goods from his patient's businesses.
Monsieur Cavalcanti, Benedetto, visits Caderousse's house.
Black Dog enters the inn and asks for an old friend by the name of Billy Bones. By his description, Jim recognizes him as the old sailor staying with them. Billy tries to kill Blackl Dog with his sword and has a stroke. Dr. Livesey cares for Billy.
The Large Family children tell the Indian gentleman about their little un-fairy princess.
Prince Ahmed finds himself in a strange land and is found by a fairy who blesses his life with magical occurences.
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
After a glass of rum, Billy’s strength is renewed and plans to outrun his pursuers. Jim’s father dies and Jim encounters a blind man who gives Billy a pirate summons. Billy is worried and suffers a fatal stroke.
Christy takes advantage of Bokes’s knowledge of the Tallahatchie. They find the Bellevite.