Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapter 36 summary
Chapter 36 of 37 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 36, news of the real bank robber’s arrest restores Phileas Fogg’s reputation and renews public interest in his wager, while his opponents wait anxiously at the Reform Club. Despite their confidence that he cannot arrive in time, Fogg enters just before the deadline.
What happens
- News of James Strand’s arrest clears Fogg of suspicion and revives betting on his journey.
- Searches for news produce nothing, while crowds gather around the Reform Club as the deadline approaches.
- Fogg’s five opponents discuss train schedules, missing messages, and a passenger list as evidence that he loses.
- Samuel Fallentin warns that Fogg’s punctuality makes a last-minute arrival possible.
- The men attempt a card game but stop to count the final seconds.
- Cheers erupt outside, and Fogg enters the saloon just before time expires.
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What to notice
Fallentin challenges the others’ certainty by pointing to Fogg’s habits. His warning matches the arrival that closes the scene.
Quick check
What does Andrew Stuart cite as evidence that Fogg cannot arrive in time?
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