The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 15
by Edith Wharton
Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.
Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.
The monster finds a satchel with clothes and books and decides to study the books to learn more about the world. He decides to win over the blind old man in the cottage, that the cottagers might befriend him. However, when the other discover him, they run him off because they are appalled by his appearance.
Pierre Gringoire, currently studying architecture in Paris, is approached by a distraught and unhealthy Claude Frollo. Claude Frollo presents a plan to Gringoire that will allow the condemned Esmeralda to escape death. in turn, Gringoire proposes a plan of his own.
The Time Traveller, concerned with the disappearance of the time machine, searches frantically for his invention. The Time Traveller inquires about the sphinx statue, and reconsiders his previous theories. Through a heroic act, the Time Traveller makes a friend. The Time Traveller encounters another creature from the future.
Sonia invites Raskolnikov to Marmeladov's funeral. Raskolnikov makes a request of Razumikhin, before teasing him about his feelings for Dunya.
Jurgis is charged with assault and battery, and spends Christmas Eve in jail.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
A doctor has a rather unusual conversation with a dying patient.
Madame Danglers visits Villefort to talk to him about Andrea.
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
Mr. Gilmore continues the story, explaining the initial degree of his involvement in the events related. Sir Percival makes his appearance, addressing the letter passed on to Laura.
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses the importance human rights.
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
They search for the source of the smoke. Quorum and the boats suddenly disappear, leaving the rest to wonder who is responsible.
Elmer, feeling isolated and unhappy, lashes out at George.
A Presbyterian minister gives an authentic account to Jack the narrator.
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
An old friend is summoned to his childhood friend’s home to comfort him during his final days of an illness only to witness strange and horrifying happenings in the House of Usher.
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
The reader is introduced to Reverend Bute. The subject of death is taken lightly.
The battle continues, as the shipmen of the Bellevite prepare to board the Tallahatchie.
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.