1. Introduction Seminar on Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne Please take out note-taking materials. There will be a quiz on Thursday.

2. Author: Jules Verne Original Language: French Around the World in Eighty Days Year Published and Set: 1873 Historical Era: British Empire Genre: Comedy Century: Nineteenth century Protagonist: Phileas Fogg Antagonist: Detective Fix

3. Themes in Around the World in Eighty Days The shrinking of the world due to globalization The constraints of law and time, neither of which can be overcome through human effort Taking big risks without knowing the end result The globe-spanning power of British imperialism The progress brought about by scientific invention Even the most solitary loner can be touched by the care and love of companions

4. One of yesterday’s slides from the photo slideshow had special significance for Around the World in Eighty Days. Do you remember what your guess was?

5. This is Nellie Bly, celebrated pioneer of modern journalism

6. Phileas Fogg– The British gentleman Eccentric, odd, and difficult to have fun with Enjoys gambling, specifically the card game “whist” Respectable and honor-bound Can be seen as a stereotype of British people

7. Passepartout – The French servant Often forgets simple things and puts others in difficult situations because of this Can often be a stereotype of French people during this period Shows bravery and loyalty towards those whom he cares about Foil with Fogg, meaning they are opposite

8. Symbols in Around the World in Eighty Days Arrest warrant Passepartout’s lost shoes Pocket watch The card game of whist

9. Symbols in Around the World in Eighty Days The constraints of law in a civilized society Clumsiness and foolishness The immutability of time. Immutable means unchangeable. Risk and daring