The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 21
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
A fortuitous run-in with Mr. Briggs, brings a positive change to Black Beauty's cab duties.
The Pequod encounters the Samuel Enderby. Ahab and Boomer discuss their experiences with Moby Dick.
An argument between Starbuck and Ahab results in gunplay. Ahab tries not to anger the crew.
Huck learns of the longstanding Grangerford-Shepherdson feud. Huck and Jim continued downstream after witnessing the feuding families in action.
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.
Ozma and the others prepare for a visit to Glinda the Good. Glinda comes up with a way to make Oz invisible to all eyes other than their own. She has made it impossible for anyone to communicate with Oz ever again.
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.
As Hump and Maud attempt to repair the damage vessel, a much diminished Larsen attempts to undermine their efforts.
Jack tells Spike of Harry and Rose's wedding, and his own involvement in the escape. The Swash is threatened.
While the men continue to keep the dingy afloat, the captain reassures them. Seagulls pester the men, the captain in particlar, by swooping down trying to peck at them.
A discussion of life, nature, and existence with Captain Larsen ends in a rather strange act of violence towards Hump.
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
Following the failed mutiny, Hump remains in the sleeping quarters quietly listening to the disgruntled sailors before being called to Captain Larsen's cabin.
Jack speaks to the other seamen and plans to assist Mulford. Jack reveals his plans to Rose.
After becoming acquainted with the rest of the Barker family, Black Beauty begins his duties as a cab.
Pip continues to worry for Magwitch's safety. Pip fears he is being followed.
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
Juliet is discovered in her bed chamber. The Capulets prepare for the funeral of Juliet.
The relationship between Captain Larsen and Hump continues to progress, as Larsen divulges more of his past.
A traditional poem/song about Christmas.