Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapter 5 summary
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In Chapter 5, Phileas Fogg’s journey becomes a national argument and a betting market, while a geographical article persuades most people that his schedule cannot succeed. A telegram from Detective FIX then identifies him as the bank robber, turning public disbelief about his journey into suspicion that his wager conceals an escape.
What happens
- News of Phileas Fogg’s wager spreads from the Reform Club to newspapers, most of which dismiss his plan.
- An article in the Royal Geographical Society’s bulletin argues that delays and missed connections make success impossible.
- Public betting creates bonds in Fogg’s name, but their demand falls after the article appears.
- Lord Albemarle supports Fogg with five thousand pounds despite increasingly unfavorable odds.
- Detective FIX sends Rowan a telegram identifying Fogg as the bank robber and requesting an arrest warrant in Bombay.
- The public treats Fogg’s photograph, private habits, and departure as evidence that the journey disguises his flight.
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What to notice
The accusation transforms public understanding of the wager. People now regard the journey as an escape rather than merely an impossible undertaking.
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Where does FIX ask for Fogg’s arrest warrant to be sent?
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