Great Expectations
Chapter 59
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home after an extended period abroad. Pip pays a visit to the remains of Satis House.
Pip returns home after an extended period abroad. Pip pays a visit to the remains of Satis House.
Catherine makes some discoveries about Eleanor and is disturbed by a violent storm later that evening.
Hester calls to Pearl to join her and Dimmesdale. From the other side of the brook, Pearl eyes her parents with suspicion.
The travelers arrive at Professor Swyne’s farm and spend the night.
The author presents his theory on the subject of compositiion.
Maurice and his father are invited to America to offer assistance to their family members. The travel there is peopled with interesting characters and the excitement of a child gone overboard.
Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.
The characteristics of the vampire are defined. The group makes a plan of action. Renfield shows that he has the ability to act in a sane and logical manner.
Carol fantasizes about the important role her husband fills in Gopher Prairie, later deciding to pay a surprise visit to his office. Carol accompanies Will as he visits his patients, appreciating the opportunity to see her husband in action.
Albert accompanies the Count of Monte Cristo to Normandy.
Gamut tells Hawkeye the women have been taken to separate locations. Gamut and Heyward intend to get a message to the women.
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
The French return and Rene determines to leave the new world for home. He asks his tribe for help and promises to return. He learns much from the French, including news of his uncle.
Hunsden returns and meets with William and Frances.
The story of George S. Gandy’s perseverance and how he turned ridicule into nation-wide praise.
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
Various correspondence between Mrs. Lincoln and Elizabeth.
Achilles heads to battle, having received his new armor from Hephaestus.
Sophie helps Jane dress for the wedding, and Rochester and Jane walk to the church. Jane notes a pair of strangers reading the headstones in the churchyard cemetery. When Jane and Rochester enter the church, the two strangers are also present. When the priest asks if anyone objects to the ceremony, one of the strangers answers: “The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment.” Rochester attempts to proceed with the ceremony, but the stranger explains that Rochester is already married—his wife is a Creole woman whom Rochester wed fifteen years earlier in Jamaica. The speaker explains that he is a solicitor from London, and he introduces himself as Mr. Briggs. He produces a signed letter from Richard Mason affirming that Rochester is married to Mason’s sister, Bertha. Mr. Mason himself then steps forward to corroborate the story. After a moment of inarticulate fury, Rochester admits that his wife is alive and that in marrying Jane he would have been knowingly taking a second wife. No one in the community knows of his wife because she is mad, and Rochester keeps her locked away under the care of Grace Poole. But, he promises them all, Jane is completely ignorant of Bertha’s existence. He orders the crowd to come to Thornfield to see her, so that they may understand what impelled him to his present course of action.
News of Tybalt's death and Romeo's fate reaches Juliet.
Dr. Manette testifies at Darnay's trial.
Rat and Mole are find a missing child with the help of a mythical creature.
Dantes begins his friendship with the mad abbe.
Agnes Grey visits Nancy Brown and has a chance to meet with Mr. Weston. Matilda scolds her for leaving.