Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapter 18 summary
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In Chapter 18, a storm delays Phileas Fogg’s arrival in Hong Kong, but repairs to the Carnatic give him time to catch his connection to Yokohama. When he learns that Aouda’s cousin has moved to Europe, he invites her to continue with him and orders Passepartout to book three cabins.
What happens
- A storm slows the Rangoon, leaving Fogg calm, Fix hopeful, and Passepartout furious about the threatened delay.
- The weather improves, but the ship approaches Hong Kong twenty-four hours behind schedule.
- The pilot explains that boiler repairs delay the Carnatic until the next morning, preserving Fogg’s connection.
- Fogg settles Aouda at the Club Hotel and learns that her cousin Jeejeeh has moved to Europe.
- Fogg invites Aouda to continue to Europe and sends Passepartout to book three cabins.
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What to notice
Fogg answers Aouda’s concern directly and makes room for her in his journey. His next instruction turns reassurance into a practical arrangement.
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Why can Fogg still catch the Carnatic despite arriving late?
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