The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 20”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
The author recalls a variety of incidents that occurred during his time at West Point, some being more pleasant than others.
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
Ebenezer Scrooge nervously waits for the first spirit. Ebenezer is confronted with events from his childhood.
William finds that Mdlle. Henri possesses some talent, and he takes the time to tell her so, albeit in his own way.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
The return to Limmeridge house and the truth revealed.
Marian travels to Blackwater, where she waits to be reunited with Laura. She reveals what little she knows of Walter, Mr. Gilmore, and Laura. Marian is disturbed by the discovery of a wounded animal. The Catherick name is mentioned again.
Justine confesses to the crime even though she is innocent. Victor believes her innocence, however she is executed. Victor is consumed in guilt because his creation has killed two members of his family.
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
Walter meets Mrs. Vesey and Miss Fairlie. The group travels through the countryside and Walter considers the artwork already completed by the ladies. Marian discovers something in the letters from her mother.
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
Carol continues to silently endure life in Gopher Prairie. Vida excitedly welcomes Raymond Wutherspoon back home from war. The townspeople's quickly increasing wealth prompts the arrival of Mr. Blausser, a businessman deadset on improving and expanding Gopher Prairie. Carol is finally prepared to leave Gopher Prairie.
Laertes' and Claudius' scheme does not go as planned. Hamlet instructs Horatio as Fortinbras prepares to enter the castle.
Mr. Brownlow and Oliver pay a last visit to the ill-fated Fagin.
Pip experiences guilt for the incident in the marsh, but continues to help the stranger.
The many different ways in which a teacher can judge the overall quality of a school.
Some of the villagers gather at the Rainbow, where the landlord is resolving a dispute.
Mr. Brownlow offers a reward for Oliver's return, prompting Mr. Bumble to pay a visit to the Brownlow estate.
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
The narrator discusses the orange groves and how they’ve changed; and the swamps and their surrounding environment.