Around the World in 80 Days :

Write the synopsis of the novel

I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written by
Jules Verne in order to answer the question.
The story begins at England. Readers are introduced to Phileas Fogg, a very
precise man who regularly goes to the Reform Club every evening. He goes to
the club to play cards and gets into a conversation with his fellow card players as
to whether it is possible to go around the world in 80 days.
Phileas believes that it is possible and he is challenged to complete the
quest. This is the beginning of the entire plot and from then on we see how Fogg
goes around the world and we witness the amazing adventures that he has with
his companions.
The main plot is based on Foggs travels. Fix, the detective follows Fogg all
over. He believes that Fogg is the bank robber of bank of England. He puts
obstacles in Foggs path just so that he can arrest him whenever he gets the
warrant from England.
The plot moves ahead with Fogg striving through various obstacles to
reach London in time. He goes through Brindisi, Suez, Bombay, Calcutta, Hong
Kong, Yokohama, San Francisco, New York and finally Liverpool. Fix arrests Fogg
at Liverpool and this delays our hero. He thinks that he has missed the deadline
and has not reached London in time when in reality he reached a full day earlier.
Thus Fogg wins the wager and in the course of his travels, finds himself a worthy
charming, beautiful wife, Aouda.
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Around the World in 80 Days :
The Most Interesting Setting in the Novel
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days
written by Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a
gentleman named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his
butler, Jean Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures
and surprises.
The most interesting setting is the hut where Aouda is imprisoned by the
kidnappers. This setting is the most interesting setting because it is the place
where Phileas Foggs rescue actions start. First and foremost, Phileas Fogg waits
until it is dark and goes to the hut, he cuts open the hut and rescues Aouda who
looks half-dead. In addition to this, Phileas Fogg quickly runs and climbs onto
Kiouni when the bandits chase after them. Phileas Fogg safely tucks Aouda in
one of the howdahs with her still sleeping soundly. Last but not least, to make
sure Aouda is safe, Phileas Fogg offers to take Aouda to Hong Kong, his next
destination.
In conclusion, the most interesting setting in the novel is the hut
where Aouda is imprisoned by the kidnappers. This place is the most interesting
place because it is the place where Phileas Foggs rescue actions start. Finally,
the two of them are safe and they get married and live happily ever after.

(222 words)

Around the World in 80 Days :

Do you like the ending of the novel? Why?
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written by
Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman
named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
I like the ending of the novel because Phileas Fogg succeeds in his quest
to travel around the world in 80 days and he finds a wonderful wife, Aouda. First
and foremost, Phileas Foggs perseverance leads him to accept a bet to travel
around the world and he finally succeeds in his quest after a series of challenges
and obstacles. Phileas Fogg has won the wager and made a grand tour around
the world. He rides an elephant, buys a boat, takes many trains, sails on many
steamers and has a great adventure. In addition to this, he risks his life and
freedom to rescue Aouda but Phileas Fogg is willing to do whatever is within his
reach to free her from her kidnappers. Last but not least, Phileas Fogg confesses
his own love for Aouda. Passepartout is called and asked to give due notice to
the Reverend at the Marylebone Parish, so that Phileas and Aouda may be
married, they married two days later.
In conclusion, I like the ending of the novel because Phileas Fogg succeeds in his
quest to travel around the world in 80 days and he finds a wonderful wife, Aouda.
I am happy for both of them.
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Around the World in 80 Days
The Most Interesting Event
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written
by Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman
named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
The most interesting event in the novel is Phileas Foggs adventures to
save Aouda. This event is the most interesting event because Phileas Fogg shows
his bravery when he decides to save Aouda. He has to risk his life and freedom to
rescue Aouda but Phileas Fogg is willing to do whatever is within his reach to free
her from her kidnappers. First and foremost, Phileas Fogg waits until it is dark
and goes to the hut, he cuts open the hut and rescues Aouda who looks halfdead. In addition to this, Phileas Fogg quickly runs and climbs onto Kiouni when
the bandits chase after them. Phileas Fogg safely tucks Aouda in one of the
howdahs with her still sleeping soundly. Last but not least, to make sure Aouda is
safe, Phileas Fogg offers to take Aouda to Hong Kong, his next destination.

In conclusion, the most interesting event in the novel is Phileas Foggs

adventures to save Aouda because Phileas Fogg shows his bravery when he
decides to save Aouda. Finally, the two of them get married and live happily ever
after.
(239 words)
Around the World in 80 Days
The Moral Values that I Have Learnt
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written by Jules
Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman named
Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
The moral values that I have learnt from the novel are be organised, be
brave and be persistent. The moral values are portrayed by the main character
in the novel, Phileas Fogg. First and foremost, Phileas Fogg is an organized
person who leads his life in a well organised way such as his shaving water must
be of a certain degree and he eats his lunch every time in the Reform Club at his
usual time. In addition to this, Phileas Fogg is a brave person when he decides to
save Aouda. He has to risk his life and freedom to rescue Aouda but Phileas Fogg
is willing to do whatever is within his reach to free her from her kidnappers. Last
but not least, Phileas Fogg is a persistent person when he accepts a bet to travel
around the world and he finally succeeds in his quest.
In conclusion, the moral values that I have learnt from the novel are be
organised, be brave and be persistent. All the moral values have taught me to be
a better person in my life.
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Around the World in 80 Days
The Theme of the Novel
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written by
Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman
named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
The theme of the novel is perseverance is the best motivation towards
success. Phileas Fogg shows his perseverance by finishing what he has started
and no matter how difficult the obstacle is, he always gives his best effort and
overcomes the difficulty. First and foremost, Phileas Fogg is persistent to lead his
life in a well organised way such as his shaving water must be of a certain
degree and he eats his lunch every time in the Reform Club at his usual time. In
addition to this, Phileas Fogg shows his perseverance when he decides to save
Aouda. He has to risk his life and freedom to rescue Aouda but Phileas Fogg is
willing to do whatever is within his reach to free her from her kidnappers. Last
but not least, Phileas Foggs perseverence leads him to accept a bet to travel
around the world and he finally succeeds in his quest.

In conclusion, the theme of the novel is perseverance is the best

motivation towards success. Phileas Fogg succeeds in his quest and he also finds
his best companion, Aouda.
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Around the World in 80 Days
The character I Dislike the Most
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written
by Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman
named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
The character I dislike the most in the novel is Detective Fix. Detective
Fix is one of the many detectives who are on the trail of the infamous robber of
the Bank of England. I dislike him the most because he is a judgemental,
hypocritical and suspicious person. First and foremost, Detective Fix is a
judgemental person. Since the portrait of the bank robber happens to resemble
Foggs persona, Detective Fix passes a judgement that Phileas Fogg is gulty for
the robbery without further investigation. In addition to this, Detective Fix is a
hypocritical person. Detective Fix befriends Passepartout with the sole aim of
keeping a tab on Fogg. Last but not least, Detective Fix is a suspicious person.
He suspects that Phileas is the robber without any concrete proof and he asks
Stephenson not to stamp Phileas Foggs passport until he gets a warrant to
arrest him.
In conclusion, the character I dislike the most is Detective Fix because he
is a judgemental, hypocritical and suspicious person. His negative traits make
readers detest him the most.
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Around the World in 80 Days
The character I Like the Most
I have selected the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written
by Jules Verne in order to answer the question. The novel tells about a gentleman
named Phileas Fogg who goes around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean
Passepartout as they embark on journey which is full of adventures and
surprises.
The character I like the most in the novel is Phileas Fogg. I like him the
most because he is a disciplined, brave and determined person. First and
foremost, Phileas Fogg is a disciplined person. He leads his life in a well
organised way such as his shaving water must be of a certain degree and he eats
his lunch every time in the Reform Club at his usual time. In addition to this,
Phileas Fogg is a brave person. He shows his bravery when he decides to save
Aouda. He has to risk his life and freedom to rescue Aouda but Phileas Fogg is
willing to do whatever is within his reach to free her from her kidnappers. Last
but not least, Phileas Fogg is a determined person. Phileas Foggs determination
leads him to accept a bet to travel around the world and he finally succeeds in
his quest.

In conclusion, the character I like the most is Phileas Fogg because he is a

disciplined, brave and determined person. He will be a good role model for all
students.
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PLOT
Exposition
Phileas Fogg believes that it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days. He
is willing to bet 20,000 in a wager against his friend, Andrew Stuart. Fogg wants
to prove that it is indeed possible to do so. He starts his journey with his butler,
Jean Passerpartout, and 20,000 cash.
Rising Action
Fogg faces several obstacles along his journey. detective Fix suspects him of
robbing the Bank of England. The railway line from Bombay to Calcutta turns out
to be incomplete and he has to ride an elephant to get to the next station. Foggs
rescues Aouda from the bandits.
Conflict
Passerpartout discovers Detective Fixs intentions to arrest Phileas Fogg while in
Hong Kong but he does not inform Fogg about it. Instead, he agrees to cooperate
with Detective Fix while on-board the General Grant. In Liverpool, Fogg is
arrested.
Climax
When Passerpartout meets with the Reverend to arrange for Phileas Fogg and
Aoudas wedding, he discovers that Phileas Fogg has not lost the wager yet as
that it is still 21 Dec,1867 and not 22 Dec. Phileas Fogg and Passerpartout the
rush to the Reform Club with only minutes to spare. meaanwhile, Foggs friends
already expect him to lose the wager.

Falling Action
Phileas Fogg wins the wager and also the heart of Aouda. He does not lose all his
fortune. as he initially feared, even though he spent a lot of money along the
journey in order to travel around the world in 80 days.
Resolution
Phileas Fogg and Aouda get married two days later. Passerpartout continues on
as their butler.
CHARACTER LIST
Major Characters
1
Phileas Fogg
The hero and chief protagonist in the novel.

He is introduced to us as a 40-year-old Englishman.

He is very particular about how things are done in the household.
A tall man with dark hair and serious face.
A wealthy man.
A regular at the Reform Club where he eats most of his meals.
He is challenged by a fellow gambler to go around the world in eighty
days and he takes up the challenge.
His rationality, calmness, generosity and self-control impress the
readers.
Character traits disciplined and meticulous, practical, generous,
caring, brave, patient and calm, kind, confident

Jean Passepartout
He appears in the initial stage of the novel itself, as the new butler of
Mr. Fogg.
He is 30 years old.
He is looking for a solid routine and orderly life.
He is an honest as well as a funny French man, who is loyal to his
master and yet gets into situations that hinder his masters plans to
travel around the world.
Passepartout endears himself to the reader with his warmth, his sense
of humor and his ability to act bravely as well as comically.
Character traits eager and enthusiastic, efficient, protective of his
master, quick thinking, appreciative of his travels, trustworthy, kind,
honest, ignorant of local laws, funny and comical

Detective Fix
He is a detective sent by the Bank of England to look for the bank
robber.
He is a short man with small eyes and bushy eyebrows.
There is a major bank robbery in England around the same time that
Fogg leaves for his journey round the world.
Detective Fix is one of the many other detectives who seek to find the
culprit so they can get a percentage of the stolen money as an award.
He comes to the wrong conclusion that Fogg is the bank robber and is
merely pretending to go around the world when his real purpose is to
flee the law.
Character traits observant, curious, persistent, suspicious, deceitful,
apologetic

Minor Characters
1
Aouda
Aouda is a Parsee Indian princess who is orphaned at an early age.
She is the daughter of wealthy merchant in Bombay
Her family is killed by the bandits.
She is a young and pretty girl who is captured by the bandits.
Her cousin, Jeejah Jeejeeboy, is in Holland.
She is rescued by Foggs group Phileas Fogg, Jean Passepartout, Ali
and Sir Francis from being killed by the bandits.
Character traits grateful and appreciative, caring, protective of her
friends, concerned, sincere

Sir Francis Cromaty

He is a tall and fair man
He is 50 years old.
He is a general in the British army stationed in Benares, India
He meets Phileas Fogg on board the Mongolia and joins him on the
train journey to Calcutta
He thinks that Fogg is mad to attempt to travel around the world in 80
days
He is brave and he takes part in the rescue of Aouda from the bandits

Ali the Guide

He is the elephant handler and guide for the journey to Allahabad
he is cautios as he avoids the bandits throughtout the journey to
Allahabad
He is brave and he takes part in the rescue of Aouda from the bandits
He is appreciative of Phileas Foggs gesture of giving him Kiouni, the
elephant

Colonel Proctor
He is brave and determined to get the train cross the damaged bridge
at high speed, a mile away from Medicine Bow
He fights the outlaws as they try to rob the train passengers

Minor Characters
1
James Foster
He had been a servant of Foggs, but Fogg had fired him because he
had committed the minor offence of bringing the shaving water at the
wrong temperature.
2

Diplomat Stephenson
He waits along with detective Fix for the boat Mongolia to arrive at
Suez.
Daily, he would see English ships pass through the canal.
The detective tells the consul that they must try and detain Fogg here,
but the consul cannot do that lawfully and so doesnt.

Phileas Foggs Partners at the Reform Club

The engineer, Andrew Stuart challenges Fogg to go around the world
in eighty days.
John Sullivan & Samuel Fallentin newspaper owner. Samuel Fallentin is
confident that Phileas Fogg will win the bet.
The landowner, Thomas Flanagan
Ralph Gauthier a Bank of England employee. He is confident that the
bank detectives will catch the robber. He is sceptical that any man
could travel around the world in 80 days
(are Foggs partners at the Reform club where he plays card with)

Captain John Bunsby

He is the master of the boat Tankadere, on which Fogg, Fix and Aouda
travel.
He is skillful in making sure the boats sails fast enough to catch up with
the Carnatic

William Batulcar
He is the manager of an acrobatic troupe of buffoons at Yokohama
before leaving for America
He is kind to give Passepartout a job with this troupe in order to be
able to leave for America with them.

Mudge
the owner of a sled with sails
helps to take Phileas Fogg and his companions to Omaha after being
left behind by the train

The Bandits
They have killed Aoudas family and kidnapped her
They carry giant sabers and sharp swords while guarding Aouda
They are violent and cruel

The Outlaws
There are about 100 men who attack the train
They are armed with guns and wear handkerchiefs over their faces
They rob the train and escape when the soldiers arrive
They kidnap Passepartout and other train passengers when they
escape

SETTING
Physical setting
Foggs
house in
London

The
Suez
Canal

The Reform
Club

Bombay

Elephant
journey to
Allahabad
Calcutta

Hong
Kong

Yokoham
a

The train
journey
across
America
Liverpool

Time setting
1. The different time zones that Phileas Fogg passes through on his journey
enables him to gain a day by the time he arrives in Liverpool.
2. This is due to the International date Line (IDL), an imaginary line located
on the 180 line of longitude that passes through the Pacific ocean which
separates two consecutive calendar days.
3. As Fogg travels east from Yokohama, Japan towards San Francisco in the
United States of America, he gains an additional day which enables him to
win the wager even though he has lost some time in Liverpool when he is
arrested by Detective Fix on the charges of the bank robbery.
Social setting
1. Victorian era a long period of prosperity for the British people economic
and industrial progress while its colonies stretched across the world.
2. The time when advances in printing and communication enabled news and
important events to be available to the public ( the wager started when
they read about an article about world travel in 80 days)

3. English society upper class, middle class and the working class. Phileas
Fogg is in the upper class society ( evidence personal butler, member of
Reform Club, house in upper class neighbourhood he has no worries
about his finances and work)

THEMES/MESSAGES evidence

Hope and optimism are important to achieve our goals / ambitions or

when facing life challenges
Patience and persistent incomplete train track, Passerpartouts arrest,
miss the ship does not give up overcoming them
Punctuality time management 80 days schedule , the train departs on
time, Andrew Speedy departs at 9 a.m, Foggs late arrival; causes him to
miss the China voyage to Liverpool
Kindness and concern for others is very important rescuing Aouda from
the bandits, refuses payment from Det.Fix, look for Passerpartout and
leave money for him to be found.
Generosity Fogg gives Ali the elphant , pays capt. Andrew Speedy the
price of two ships when he takes over Henrietta.
Being truthful. Passerpartout is honest when Det.Fix tells him about
Foggs journey around the world , Aouda telling Fogg about her family, her
feelings ( not being truthful causes problems Passerpartout not telling
Fogg that Det. Fix wants to arrest him)
Trust Fogg trusts Passerpartout even though he only starts works hours
before askes Passerpartout to care for his money
Passerpartout trusts that Fogg is not the bank robber when he defends his
master against Det.Fix.
Courage rescuing Aouda is very risky , Passerpatout stops the train
from crashing , Fogg rescuing his butler

CHARACTER
Based on the novel Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, the
character that I like is Phileas Fogg. I like Phileas Fogg because he is disciplined.
He wants everything done with perfect timing. For example, he wakes up at
precisely eight oclock in the morning and has breakfast exactly twenty three
minutes later.
Furthermore, Phileas Fogg is patient. He does not panic easily if things are not
done his way. Although the ship falls behind schedule, he remains calm.
In conclusion, these are the reasons why I like Phileas Fogg. He is a role model.
His discipline and patience are admirable.
CHARACTER
Based on the novel Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, the
character that I admire is Phileas Fogg. I admire him because he is kind. He
wants everyone who travels with him to be comfortable and safe. He makes sure
that Aouda has her own cabin and provides everything she needs. He also offers
to pay Passepartouts bail of two thousand pounds so that Passepartout need not
go to jail.

Phileas Fogg is kind as he is willing to go all out to help anyone. For

example, he saves Auoda when she is kidnapped by the bandits. He had to cut
open the wall of the hut to rescue her.
These are some examples of how kind Phileas Fogg is. Although he is engrossed
with his own problems, he still thinks of the safety of others and how to help
them when they are in danger.
MORAL VALUES
Based on the novel Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, the
moral value I want to talk about is gratitude.This moral value is shown in
Passespartout and Aouda. Passepartout is grateful when Phileas Fogg saves him
from going to prison. Fogg has to pay two thousand pounds for his bail.
Passespartout is touched by this gesture because he knows that Fogg does not
have to pay for his mistakes. That is why he tries so hard to please Phileas Fogg
all the time. Aouda is grateful for things that have been done for her. She
appreciates Phileas Fogg for rescuing her from the bandits and being kind to her
throughout the trip. Fogg provides a cabin for her and makes sure she is safe. In
return she is willing to marry Phileas even though she knows that he has no
money.
Passepartout and Aouda are grateful for all the help they have received. We
should always be thankful when we receive help from others.
EVENT
Based on the novel Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, one
of the events that I find memorable is when Phileas Fogg and Passepartout
rescue Aouda from the bandits.
While travelling through the forest in India, Fogg, Sir Francis, Ali and Passepartout
rescue the daughter of a wealthy merchant who is held captive in a hut by the
bandits. Even though they do not know her, they go all out to save her.
Another reason why this event is memorable is how the four men manage
to get Aouda out of the hut. They work together to break the wall of the hut and
escape from the bandits.
The above event is very memorable to me because they went through a lot of
trouble to save a stranger.
THEME
Based on the novel Around The World In Eighty Days by Jules Verne, the
theme of determination is clearly shown by Phileas Fogg. He puts in great effort
in everything that he does. Foggs determination and perseverance led him to
overcome many obstacles.
One of the examples of a difficult obstacle that Fogg overcomes is when
he decides to rescue Aouda. He and his companions cut through the wall of a hut
to set her free. They almost lost their lives when the bandits shot arrows at them.
Another example is when he goes to the extent of buying the ship from Captain
Speedy just to reach Liverpool on time. When they are short of coal, he orders
the crew to burn parts of the ship to keep the ship going. The examples above
show the determination in Phileas Fogg.

The Most Interesting Setting in the Novel

I have chosen the novel entitled Around the World in 80 Days written by
Jules Verne. The novel tells about a gentleman named Phileas Fogg who goes
around the world in 80 days with his butler, Jean Passepartout as they embark on
journey which is full of adventures and surprises.
The most interesting setting is the hut where Aouda is imprisoned by the
kidnappers. This setting is the most interesting setting because it is the place
where Phileas Foggs rescue actions start. First and foremost, Phileas Fogg waits
until it is dark and goes to the hut, he cuts open the hut and rescues Aouda who
looks half-dead. In addition to this, Phileas Fogg quickly runs and climbs onto
Kiouni when the bandits chase after them. Phileas Fogg safely tucks Aouda in
one of the howdahs with her still sleeping soundly. Last but not least, to make
sure Aouda is safe, Phileas Fogg offers to take Aouda to Hong Kong, his next
destination.
In conclusion, the most interesting setting in the novel is the hut where
Aouda is imprisoned by the kidnappers. This place is the most interesting place
because it is the place where Phileas Foggs rescue actions start. Finally, the two
of them are safe. They get married and live happily ever after.
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