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Essay Archive - Around the World In Eighty Days: Summary
Around the World In Eighty Days: Summary
The title of the novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, is pretty much
self explanatory. An Englishman, Phileas Fogg, places a wager that he can
circumnavigate the world in 80 days. The events that occur throughout the novel
describe his journey around the world.
Phileas Fogg, the protagonist, was a lonesome person who lived with his
paid servant. Mr.Fogg was thought to be rich although no one knew where his
riches came from.
Jean Passepartout, Fogg's paid servant. A strange fellow who had held
many different jobs, such as fireman and gymnast.
Detective Fix,....
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