Great Expectations
Chapter 54
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Herbert take Magwitch down river.
Pip and Herbert take Magwitch down river.
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.
A story about a doctor, referred to as the Black Doctor, who was a respectable physician. He was a bachelor for a considerably long time and then became engaged to a woman thirteen years his junior. In June before the wedding, the woman is interviewed and the engagement is suddenly called off. The Black Doctor avoids her and therefore avoids the rest of the town.
Becky awakes to find that her situation has changed. Lady Jane gives Sir Pitt a choice. Rawdon receives some favorable news.
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
An old woman finds a large peach in a river, and when she and her husband cut it open to eat it, they find a child inside. They are overjoyed to now have a son to ease their lonely days. When the boy is fifteen, he goes off to rid the land of devils who live on an island, and takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him. He is victorious over the devils and returns home to live happily with his parents.
Sachette, the recluse, is overjoyed by news of Esmeralda's fate.
Awakened by Polynesia, Tommy witnesses a rare sea creature just of the coast. Doctor Dolittle turns to the porpoises in an attempt to free the poor creature.
Mr. Brownlow and Oliver pay a last visit to the ill-fated Fagin.
The introduction of Zenobia and the ideals the community plans to live by during their "experiment" at Blithedale
Ahab appears before the men, declaring his intentions.
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
With the arrival of spring, Thoreau finally departs from Walden Pond.
Christy reacts to his commission and discovers the ship he is assigned to command.
Hump and Maud continue their work on the Ghost, as Larsen's health takes another downturn.
A proposition is offered to Marilla by Mrs. Spencer.
The narrator describes his journey to visit “the Old Sugar Mill”, a collection of ruins north of New Smyrna.
Neville is questioned in regards to Edwin's whereabouts. Mr. Grewgious' delivers the news of Edwin and Rosa's decision not to wed to Jasper.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
Dorian decides to move the painting to the attic. He is suspicious of others. Lord Henry sends over a book, as well as an article on Sibyl.
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
Raskolnikov's health continues to decline, eventually resulting in a period of unconsciousness. Raskolnikov is introduced to Zossimov.
The narrator introduces the reader to Hester Prynne and begins to explore the theme of sin, along with its connection to knowledge and social order.
Dr. Manette starts to put his imprisonment behind him.