Claudius and Gertrude hope that visitors will help with Hamlet's mood. Claudius receives news from Norway. Polonius, believing he has discovered the cause for Hamlet's madness, attempts to have a conversation with him. The arrival of the acting troupe gives Hamlet the opportunity to devise a trap for Claudius.
With Zeus absent from the field of battle, Poseidon gives some much needed assistance to the Greeks.
“Rodman the Keeper” is a powerful tale that highlights the irreconcilable differences between Northern and Southern cultures, with dignity and sympathy allotted to representative characters of both worlds.
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
Jane has heard that it is a bad omen to dream of children, and now she has dreams on seven consecutive nights involving babies. She learns that her cousin John Reed has committed suicide, and that her aunt, Mrs. Reed, has suffered a stroke and is nearing death. Jane goes to Gateshead, where she is reunited with Bessie. She also sees her cousins Eliza and Georgiana. Eliza is plain and plans to enter a convent, while Georgiana is as beautiful as ever. Ever since Eliza ruined Georgiana’s hopes of eloping with a young man, the two sisters have not gotten along. Jane tries to patch things up with Mrs. Reed, but the old woman is still full of hostility toward her late husband’s favorite. One day, Mrs. Reed gives Jane a letter from her father’s brother, John Eyre. He declares that he wishes to adopt Jane and bequeath her his fortune. The letter is three years old; out of malice, Mrs. Reed did not forward it to Jane when she received it. In spite of her aunt’s behavior, Jane tries once more to smooth relations with the dying woman. But Mrs. Reed refuses, and, at midnight, she dies.
Mr. Douglass begins an apprenticeship as a ship builder.
The final spirit arrives to reveal an ominous future to Ebenezer Scrooge.
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
After Mr. Brocklehurst’s negligent treatment of the girls at Lowood is found to be one of the causes of the typhus epidemic, a new group of overseers is brought in to run the school. Conditions improve dramatically for the young girls, and Jane excels in her studies for the next six years. After spending two more years at Lowood as a teacher, Jane decides she is ready for a change, partly because Miss Temple gets married and leaves the school. She advertises in search of a post as a governess and accepts a position at a manor called Thornfield. Before leaving, Jane receives a visit from Bessie, who tells her what has happened at Gateshead since Jane departed for Lowood. Georgiana attempted to run away in secret with a man named Lord Edwin Vere, but Eliza foiled the plan by revealing it to Mrs. Reed. John has fallen into a life of debauchery and dissolution. Bessie also tells Jane that her father’s brother, John Eyre, appeared at Gateshead seven years ago, looking for Jane. He did not have the time to travel to Lowood and went away to Madeira (a Portuguese island west of Morocco) in search of wealth. Jane and Bessie part ways, Bessie returning to Gateshead, and Jane leaving for her new life at Thornfield.
The men try to attack Dracula, but he manages an escape. Mina is hypnotized in hopes of discovering his plans.
News of George's fate reaches the elder Osbourne. George's final wishes are not honored. Amelia, accompanied by Dobbin, returns home.
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
Miss Crawley receives various tokens of appreciation. Lady Jane makes a positive impression.
Marlow recounts his journey up the Congo River to the narrator and his fellow travelers.
The Yankee sends word to all factories to evacuate all personnel for he plans to bomb the factories with secret mines. All of England is against the Yankee and plans to fight against him. When the boys are unsure, the Yankee reassures the boys that they will only have to fight the hated nobility.
Siegfried apprentices with Mimer, and while there forges a great sword and hears tales of his ancestors.
When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.
After another incident with the Macedonia, the crew of the Ghost engage the intervening boats, prompting Death to give chase to his brother's ship.
Three years have passed and Mr. March has come home. Meg is preparing for her marriage, while Jo pursues a writing career.
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
The men discover the site of an ambush. Rochford reappears.
The narrator tells of his first encounter with Ethan Frome in the town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The narrator seeks information on the reclusive Frome.
David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.