The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 6
by Edith Wharton
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
Newland ponders his upcoming marriage to May. Newland hopes that he can help the Countess be accepted in high society.
Defarge receives warning of a spy in the neighborhood. John Barsad pays a visit to Defarge's wine shop.
Walter stays for the inquest. He considers what must have happened on that last night of Sir Percival's life. He returns to the inn to find a letter waiting.
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
Peter Pan quietly boards the Jolly Roger in an attempt to rescue Wendy and the Lost Boys. Peter and Captain Hook face each other one more time.
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
Jo starts to sell her stories to provide for the family.
In the spring, life at Lowood briefly seems happier, but the damp forest dell in which the school resides is a breeding-ground for typhus, and in the warm temperatures more than half the girls fall ill with the disease. Jane remains healthy and spends her time playing outdoors with a new friend, Mary Ann Wilson. Helen is sick, but not with typhus—Jane learns the horrific news that her friend is dying of consumption. One evening, Jane sneaks into Miss Temple’s room to see Helen one last time. Helen promises Jane that she feels little pain and is happy to be leaving the world’s suffering behind. Jane takes Helen into her arms, and the girls fall asleep. During the night, Helen dies. Her grave is originally unmarked, but fifteen years after her death, a gray marble tablet is placed over the spot (presumably by Jane), bearing the single word Resurgam, Latin for “I shall rise again.”
David spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth.
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.
The monster tells Victor of his confusion and awe in discovering the basic functions of life and the many aspects of fire. Humans were frightened by his appearance causing him to avoid any contact with them. From a hovel he observes the occupants of a cottage.
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.
Wondering where Hilda is, Kenyon, Donatello, and Miriam wander into the church to look at the dead monk.
Mary’s friendship with Ben grows stronger, but they soon fight and he storms off. Mary meets Dickon. She takes him to the garden.
The Cardinal's appearance signals the end of Gringoire's play and the crowd turns its attention upcoming election of the Pope of Fools.
A complaint by Johnson and his subsequent treatment results in an outbreak of violence throughout the ship.
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
The arrival of the holiday season allows Booker to observe more of the local customs. The school continues to work towards expansion.
Jaggers has Orlick dismissed. Herbert tells Pip of his fiancee.
Miss Havisham begs for Pips forgiveness. A hardship befalls Miss Havisham.
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
Abbe teaches Dantes all he knows, and the two form a plot for escape.