The famous writer from France, Jules Verne, is the author of the work “Around the World in 80 Days”, the brief content of which was repeatedly used both in cinema and in animation. After writing it in 1872, this adventure novel quickly became popular thanks to an exciting plot masterfully laid out by Jules Verne. A summary of “Around the World in 80 Days”, the year of publication of which coincided with the year of writing, tells the story of a bet that resulted in a trip around the world by the Englishman Phileas Fogg and his French servant Jean Passepartout.
How did it all start?
Hero Phileas Fogg bet. He claimed that he would travel around the Earth in eighty days using vehicles accessible to people in the 19th century. The content “Around the World in 80 Days” began with a journey from England. The next countries visited by the main characters were France, Egypt, Italy, India, Japan, China, America.
Heroes of the novel
The content “Around the World in 80 Days” is revealed with the help of several main characters. One of them is a resident of England, Mr. Phileas Fogg, who argued with friends, and then proved his point that in eighty days it is really possible to go around the globe. The next hero is a servant from France, Jean Passepartout, who helps his master win the dispute, accompanying him in this adventure and helping to overcome all kinds of obstacles.
Detective Fix
Jules Verne is a master of drama. Nothing diversifies the plot of a literary work as the introduction of a character who seeks to interfere with the plans of the main characters, and hence the success of the journey. It is no coincidence that Detective Fix appears in the content “Around the World in 80 Days”. He is sure that Fogg is a kidnapper of a large sum from an English bank. He regards betting as evading punishment. Therefore, the detective goes in pursuit of travelers, causing them a lot of trouble. Following the heroes on the heels, every time he tries to put them in jail. But the mind, resourcefulness and wisdom of Phileas Fogg makes the detective’s attempts unsuccessful, and the heroes, contrary to his insidious tricks, continue their journey.
Beautiful auda
Well, what novel, even if it is adventure, does not have a female image? Jules Verne introduces him in the content “Around the World in 80 Days” as Auda, the beautiful girl that travelers met in India. According to cruel local laws, they had to put her on fire with the body of her deceased husband. Fogg and his servant save her from imminent death and all together flee. The trip around the world, they continue the three of them. Subsequently, when the heroes returned to England, Auda became the wife of Mr. Fogg.
Dangerous adventures of heroes
In addition to the fact that the detective Fix constantly interferes with the trip around the world, on the way of the heroes there are also natural phenomena for which they were not ready. Their path is full of dangers. While visiting North America, friends meet a herd of buffalo that blocked their path. The next test is the attack of the Indians on the train in which they were traveling. Next - the destroyed bridge, Mormons. In New York, the heroes are waiting for a new nuisance - they were late for the ship to Europe. But every time they manage to overcome difficulties, thanks to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of Mr. Fogg.
How did it end?
Restless detective Fix finally managed to capture and arrest the protagonist. However, his triumph did not last long: it turned out that the real bank robber had already been detained, so Mr. Fogg had to be released.
The main character, his lover and servant Passepartout come to London. But, unfortunately, they were one day late. This meant that the bet was lost. Mr. Fogg is almost busted. But he found his love on the journey, experienced by all sorts of difficulties, created a strong family, so he does not regret anything. Having gone to the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds suddenly find out that they have traveled around the world in 79 days, since, moving towards the sun, they crossed the date line. This means that Fogg won the bet.
In this adventure novel, the author describes countries with their nature, features, traditions of local residents, as well as vehicles used by people of that time. Travelers travel by steam locomotives, pack boats, schooners, sledges, elephants. After reviewing the content “Around the World in 80 Days” and readers' reviews, we can conclude that Jules Verne is an unusually talented writer. He not only entertained the reader with a story about the fascinating adventures of the heroes, but also benefited their erudition and education, giving new knowledge about countries, nature, customs of different nations.