Vanity Fair
Chapter 47: Gaunt House
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Becky's life after Rawdon is told to the reader.
Rawdon is saddened by his son's departure, Becky however is unaffected. Lord Steyne's suspicions lead him to question Briggs.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Douglass departs for Great Britain.
Raskolnikov's health continues to decline, eventually resulting in a period of unconsciousness. Raskolnikov is introduced to Zossimov.
A biography of George Peacock.
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
A profile of Henry B. Plant published in 1925 in a Florida magazine. This profile was the second in a series called "The Ten Greatest Men of Florida," which the magazine described as a reader-requested series on the "men who had done the most toward the progress and development of Florida."
Sir Pitt and Lady Jane visit the Rawdon Crawleys in London. Rebecca's attention to Sir Pitt does not sit well with Lady Jane.
The king and queen make a progress to the frontiers. The author attends them. The manner in which he leaves the country very particularly related. He returns to England.
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
For most of Jane’s first month at Lowood, Mr. Brocklehurst spends his time away from the school. When he returns, Jane becomes quite nervous because she remembers his promise to her aunt, Mrs. Reed, to warn the school about Jane’s supposed habit of lying. When Jane inadvertently drops her slate in Mr. Brocklehurst’s presence, he is furious and tells her she is careless. He orders Jane to stand on a stool while he tells the school that she is a liar, and he forbids the other students to speak to her for the rest of the day. Helen makes Jane’s day of humiliation endurable by providing her friend with silent consolation—she covertly smiles at Jane every time she passes by.
A biography of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz.
The Narrator reflects on his first day of school and understands the difference between the races and what they think of each other.
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
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 circumstances of Ethan's marriage to Zeena are explained. With Zeena gone for the evening, Mattie prepares dinner for herself and Ethan.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Agnes Grey tries to supervise Miss Murray in her visits with the rector. She discovers the true depth of their relationship.
Kenyon discovers many peculiarities and occurances regarding the family history of the Counts of Monte Beni.
Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud discuss their relationship. The sound of Jasper's voice from the cathedral frightens Rosa.