Moby Dick
Chapter 9: The Sermon
by Herman Melville
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
Father Mapple delivers his sermon.
Rawdon becomes suspicious of Becky, and requests assistance from Sir Pitt. Rawdon makes a discovery upon returning home.
Ann and the unlikely army prepare and march to the Emerald City.
Tommy's role as the doctor's assistant gives him a certain amount of status he before had. Preparations are made for the next voyage, as Doctor Dolittle awaits word from long arrow.
The Bird family prepares for another Christmas.
The method by which the story is to be told is introduced, along with the first narrator.
Antonio is taken to debtors prison, escorted by Shylock.
Coverdale observes his new companions.
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.
The Yankee and his companions agree to stop for the night. They have no matches and no food. A storm comes and vermin crawl into the Yankee’s armor. He vows never to wear armor again. The Yankee invites some freemans to breakfast and chats with them on the subject of democracy.
Agnes Grey details the challenges posed by her charges, and the strained relations she feels within the family. She rises to the challenge, determined to succeed.
Ahab continues to become more agitated.
Gertrude and Claudius agree to see the play. Polonius and Claudius secretly observe Hamlet's behavior leading Claudius to an unsettling conclusion.
Becky awakes to find that her situation has changed. Lady Jane gives Sir Pitt a choice. Rawdon receives some favorable news.
On Jehosophat’s birthday, he receives a pony and a dog-cart. Wienerwurst and a bad dog get into a fight and both dogs are injured, but Wienerwurst recovers.
Polynesia gives word to Gub-Gub before Prince Bumpo pays a visit to Doctor Dolittle. After the doctor fulfills his promise, Prince Bumpo prepares a ship for the parting doctor. Doctor Dolittle and the animals head back to Puddleby.
The deceased man's daughter gives a large sum of money to the dauphin. The town doctor is suspicious of the two men.
Pip prepares to say his farewells.
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
A financial disaster puts a damper on Newland's plans.
Foul weather brings a common flower girl, note-taker, and gentleman together. The note-taker and the gentleman reveal their identities to one another.