The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 8
by Edgar Allan Poe
In the midst of a storm, Peters, Pym, and Augustus attempt to take control of the ship.
In the midst of a storm, Peters, Pym, and Augustus attempt to take control of the ship.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Ishmael retells a story from the a gam with the whaling ship Town-Ho.
The narrator talks about making a brush fire when the weather is dry in order to clear the way for new trees. He also describes how you can see the palmettos from the St. Lucie River, anything and everything involving palmettos.
Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.
The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.
Raskolnikov's goes to trial and is sentenced to 8 years hard labor in Siberia. Razumikhin and Dunya finally marry. While in prison, Raskolnikov finds redemption and renewal.
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
News comes that unsettles the residents of Limmeridge. Marian reveals what she knows to Walter. Arrangements are made for his departure.
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
Pym, Peters, and the native proceed south, eventually encountering a very strange mist.
Stubb dines on his kill.
Hamlet prepares the actors for their performance. Horatio agrees to help Hamlet by observing Claudius. Claudius' behavior during the play is very strange. Hamlet is summoned by Gertrude.
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
Edgar cannot forgive Isabella and sends Nelly with nothing when she visits Wuthering Heights. While at Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff demands to speak to Nelly alone about Catherine, and then convinces her to carry a letter to Catherine
A biography of James Joseph Sylvester.
Jurgis returns with a midwife, but the baby is dead and Ona is dying. After Ona's death, Jurgis leaves the house intending to drink.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
Laertes' and Claudius' scheme does not go as planned. Hamlet instructs Horatio as Fortinbras prepares to enter the castle.