The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 17
by Mark Twain
St. Petersburg prepares for a somber day. Tom, Huck, and Joe's sudden and unexpected arrival changes the mood of the congregation.
St. Petersburg prepares for a somber day. Tom, Huck, and Joe's sudden and unexpected arrival changes the mood of the congregation.
It is discovered that the princess gains gravity in water. Therefore, the two Chinese philosophers determine that she may be cured if she should cry because it is a deeper source of water.
The readers learn some interesting information about pilot fish and sharks. Soon, Sammy and the pilot fish see some flying fish and swim away from a swordfish.
After a discussion of Captain Larsen's cruel behavior towards the crew, Hump and Maud come to an understanding.
There is an attack and an impending marriage, delayed by a disappearance.
A young woman learns some unsettling things about her soon to be husband.
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
The Yankee is dressed in fine clothes, but the people want another miracle. After Merlin speaks ill of the Yankee, he has Merlin banished to the dungeon. With Clarence to assist him, the Yankee attaches gunpower to the turrets. During a thunderstorm, the tower explodes.
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
The humours and dispositions of the Laputians described. An account of their learning. Of the king and his court. The author’s reception there. The inhabitants subject to fear and disquietudes. An account of the women.
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
George minimizes his involvement in the Good Citizen's League. Although he actively engages in unethical business practices, George hopes to the corruption in Zenith's business community will come to an end. A decision by Ted and Eunice divides the family while creating a sense of solidarity between father and son.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The story focuses on the three children celebrating the Halloween traditions, including the carving of a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and other festivities.
Squinty’s brothers and sisters were glad to see him and he told them of his adventures in getting lost. A boy begs his father to buy Squinty from the farm. The farmer agrees and Squinty is sold to the boy.
Prince Ahmed finds himself in a strange land and is found by a fairy who blesses his life with magical occurences.
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
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.”
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
Eugenie speaks to Danglers about her reservations about marrying Cavalcanti.
The Bird's and the Ruggle's have Christmas dinner.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.
Sir Percival tries to secure Laura's signature before his departure, but won't reveal the contents of the document. The Count steps in on her behalf, suggesting that he wait another day. The Countess behaves in a strangely friendly manner towards Marian, leading her to worry about the message she awaits.
The story involves King Solomon, a butterfly and their wives and the question of keeping up appearences in front of one’s spouse.
Dorian ponders his fate. He joins the men on a hunt, that ends with disturbing results.