The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 7”
by Oscar Wilde
The men go to the theatre, but Sibyl’s performance does not live up to Dorian’s expectations. Dorian is cruel to Sibyl, but only realizes it later.
The men go to the theatre, but Sibyl’s performance does not live up to Dorian’s expectations. Dorian is cruel to Sibyl, but only realizes it later.
The Reverend finds himself tempted by sin.
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
Ishmael observes one of Queequeg's religious ceremonies.
Svidrigailov attempts to manipulate Dunya by using Raskolnikov's secret against her.
A young prince is offered whatever he likes best, but to his father’s dismay, he chooses a princess who is trapped by an enchantment. On his way to reach her he meets with three men, each with a special skill. Together the four men are able to work together against the magician’s spell.
Albert and Mercedes plan to leave the Morcerf house.
The author describes his yearning for knowledge.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Silver thanks Jim for not running away, but Jim is worried about his future. The pirates, along with Silver and Jim, discover a skeleton pointing the way to the treasure.
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
David runs into Mr. Peggotty, who is still searching for Little Em'ly.
Marian sees an opportunity to listen in on the conversation between Sir Percival and the Count.
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
Prince Dolor grows up. The nurse tells the prince about his past and that he is, in fact, a king. He meets a bird named Mag. The prince desires to meet the king.
A man saves a fox cub, and later its parents save his son’s life.
Miss Murray finds herself looking for a new source of entertainment. She and Agnes Grey go into town and meet with Mr. Weston.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
The narrator discusses Palm Beach, the pioneers, and the ocean.