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Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapter 35 summary

Chapter 35 of 37 · 7 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 35, Phileas Fogg stays home believing his wager lost, while Passepartout and Aouda fear what his calm preparations might mean. When Fogg offers Aouda his remaining money, she proposes marriage, and his declaration of love changes their meeting from an arrangement for her protection into plans for a wedding.

What happens

  1. Phileas Fogg returns home with little money and believes his remaining fortune belongs to his opponents.
  2. Passepartout switches off the gas, watches his master through the night, and blames himself for the disaster.
  3. Fogg spends Sunday arranging his affairs, while Passepartout and Aouda worry about leaving him alone.
  4. That evening, Fogg apologizes for his inability to provide for Aouda and offers her what remains.
  5. Aouda proposes marriage, and Fogg responds with an open declaration of love.
  6. Fogg sends Passepartout to notify the Reverend Samuel Wilson about a wedding the following day.

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FoggPassepartoutAoudaTheme: Practical generosity

What to notice

Aouda turns Fogg’s effort to provide for her into an offer of mutual support. Her proposal draws an emotional declaration from his usually composed manner.

Quick check

Why does Fogg send Passepartout to the Reverend Samuel Wilson?

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