Great Expectations
Chapter 18
by Charles Dickens
Pip is given good news by the lawyer Jaggers.
Pip is given good news by the lawyer Jaggers.
Tom and Joe find they are now held in high regard by their peers. Becky, feeling rejected by Tom, attempts to make him jealous.
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
Huck and Jim look through the items from the wrecked steamboat. Huck tells Jim the story of King Solomon.
Georgiana and Carlton get married.
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Marianne has finally seen her errors of being selfish and unjust toward many; her repentance is sincere, and she also laments her impropriety with Willoughby.
Jane finds life at Thornfield pleasant and comfortable. Adèle proves to be exuberant and intelligent, though spoiled and at times a bit petulant. Nonetheless, Jane is frequently restless and collects her thoughts while pacing Thornfield’s top-story passageway. One evening a few months after her arrival at Thornfield, Jane is alone watching the moon rise when she perceives a horse approaching. It calls to her mind the story Bessie once told her of a spirit called a Gytrash, which disguises itself as a mule, dog, or horse to frighten “belated travellers.” Oddly enough, a dog then appears as well. Once she realizes that the horse has a rider, the uncanny moment ceases. Just after the horse passes her, it slips on a patch of ice, and its rider tumbles to the ground. Jane helps the man rise to his feet and introduces herself to him. She observes that he has a dark face, stern features, and a heavy brow. He is not quite middle-aged. Upon reentering Thornfield, Jane goes to Mrs. Fairfax’s room and sees the same dog—Pilot—resting on the rug. A servant answers Jane’s queries, explaining that the dog belongs to Mr. Rochester, who has just returned home with a sprained ankle, having fallen from his horse.
Catherine, Eleanor and Henry try to speculate about how Frederick Tilney will handle his apparent engagement to Isabella. The General proposes that the group take a trip to visit Henry at his Woodston home.
The Dobbin sisters attempt a reconciliation. The elder Osborne makes Amelia an offer.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Du Bois discusses the progression of the black man after emancipation.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
The author explains the existence of motion and a few objections.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
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.
Now in the employment of a large cab company, Black Beauty is subjected to harsh treatment by his new master and drivers.
Pym, Peters, and the native proceed south, eventually encountering a very strange mist.
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
Catherine, after a month’s stay at Northanger Abbey, is abruptly sent back home.