The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 33
by James Fenimore Cooper
Munro and Chingachgook mourn their losses. Tamenund laments the end of the Mohican bloodline.
Munro and Chingachgook mourn their losses. Tamenund laments the end of the Mohican bloodline.
Phoebe is mesmerized by the story and tells Holgrave that she must return home for a short time. Holgrave tells Phoebe his feelings about Hepzibah and Clifford and that he senses trouble. Phoebe leaves.
Jane sees little of Rochester during his first days at Thornfield. One night, however, in his “after-dinner mood,” Rochester sends for Jane and Adèle. He gives Adèle the present she has been anxiously awaiting, and while Adèle plays, Rochester is uncharacteristically chatty with Jane. When Rochester asks Jane whether she thinks him handsome, she answers “no” without thinking, and from Rochester’s voluble reaction Jane concludes that he is slightly drunk. Rochester’s command that she converse with him makes Jane feel awkward, especially because he goes on to argue that her relationship to him is not one of servitude. Their conversation turns to the concepts of sin, forgiveness, and redemption. When Adèle mentions her mother, Jane is intrigued, and Rochester promises to explain more about the situation on a future occasion.
A description of a trip to Greece, and the house in which Byron spent time while there.
Hans, one of the older brothers, attempts to turn the Golden River to pure gold and because of his terrible nature, fails and is turned to stone by the river.
The regiment celebrates their first victory. As the enemy regroups and attacks a second time, Henry is overcome with fear. Henry retreats from the front line.
Marlow and a company manager meet with Kurtz, who has become gravely ill. Marlow finds himself ostracized after defending Kurtz.
Christy is informed by the captain that he is to be sent home. He bids goodbye to his fellow sailors who leave with the Tallahatchie.
Elizabeth goes to work for the Davis family as a free woman.
Aware of Esmeralda's love for Captain Phoebus, Quasimodo decides to grab the attention of the young captain.
Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.
Spike and Don Juan arrive at the lighthouse. Harry and Rose speak to Don Juan. The men fear Mulford's "ghost."
Phoebe wanders into the gardens and meets Holgrave. Phoebe walks into the house to see Hepzibah acting very strangely.
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.
A week passes without any interaction with Captain Larson, prompting Maud to fear for the captain's health. After a brief, but unpleasant encounter with the captain, Maud and Hump take turns keeping watch.
Huck is invited to stay with the Grangerford family.
Ishmael describes the varying reactions of members of the crew to the golden coin fastened to the mainmast.
Phoebe and Holgrave bring the once dead garden back to life. She and Clifford often stroll the gardens to lift his spirits. Hepzibah begins arranging sunday afternoon lunches with Phoebe, Clifford, Holgrave, and Uncle Venner. For once, Clifford seems animated.
Huck and Jim are joined by the duke and the dauphin.
The chancellor and the sub-warden discuss the populace who are actually saying more bread—less taxes.
The Jane Guy finally encounters land. The crew embarks inland to explore the island.
Romeo visits Juliet's grave, but is confronted by Paris, who intends to avenge the Capulets. Romeo enters the tomb and carries out his plan. Juliet reacts violently to the news of her loss. The Capulets and Montagues officially end their conflict after realizing the true cause and cost of their ongoing feud.
Coverdale studies the relationships forming between Hollingsworth, Zenobia, and Priscilla. He tries to exert his own influence within this circle.
The chief and the ship's captain engage in trade. The Jane Guy plans its departure from the island.
The men return from their journey. There is a fire. The fate of Oceola is revealed.