David Copperfield
Chapter 27: Tommy Traddles
by Charles Dickens
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
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.
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
The construction of the Indian canoes is explained. The Lieutenant is unhappy to learn the limitations of their agreement with the Indians.
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
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.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
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.
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.
Christy deals with the Raven and its captain before undertaking a new mission.
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.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
Pip becomes acquainted with Biddy. Pip is to be sent to the home of Miss Havisham to play.
Laurie and Amy discuss their plans for the future.
The Count of Monte Cristo speaks to Madame Villefort about poisons and chemistry.