Around the World in 80 Days

Literature Component Form 3 Around The World In 80 Days

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PREPARED BY

NO NAME SCHOOL

1 NORFARHANA FAZNOR BINTI FADZIL SMK TENGKU AMPUAN INTAN, HULU TERENGGANU

2 WAN RAIHAN BINTI WAN SHAAIDI SMK TENGKU INTAN ZAHARAH, DUNGUN

3 NORLISA BINTI ABDULLAH SMK PENGKALAN BERANGAN, MARANG

4 FARAH HIDAYAH BINTI AZMI SMK LEMBAH BIDONG, SETIU


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TABLE OF CONTENT

No Item Page

1 Characters

- major

- minor

4 – 15

16 – 17

2 Setting 18 – 19

3 Themes 20 – 21

4 Moral Values 21

5 Exercises 23 – 29

6 Exercises on elements of

the novel 32 – 36

7 Guidelines

(how to write an essay)

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8 Sample essays 38 – 48

9 Other possible questions 49


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MAIN CHARACTERS

PHILEAS FOGG

Is the hero and leading character in the story

He is introduced as a cautious Englishman whose source of wealth is

a mystery to all.

He is challenged by a fellow member of the Reform Club, Andrew

Stuart, to go around the world in eighty days.

Fogg willingly takes up the challenge.

Characteristic Textual Evidence

A man of forty years old

“tall man with dark hair and a serious face,

had just turned forty and his hair and

whiskers and started to turn gray” (p

1/chap 1)

Wealthy

He is portrayed as a wealthy Englishman

who frequents the Reform Club where he

has most of his meals and spends time

with his club members.

“I’ve got twenty thousand pounds at the

bank that I’m willing to risk as well” (p

14/chap 2)

Disciplined /

Meticulous / Detailed / Punctual

He wants all chores to be carried out in

perfect timing.

There was a strange clock in a corner of the

room. It showed the hours, the minutes, the

seconds, the days, the months, and the years.

Phileas timed his life by this clock (p

2/chapter 1)

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‘Wakes up precisely at eight o’clock in the

morning and breakfast was to be brought

to him exactly twenty-three minutes later’

“In fact, a system for everything!” (p 7/chap

1)

...Phileas calmly entered the two-day gain in

his diary. He also noted the time and the

number of miles they had travelled. (p 34,

35/ chap 5)

Patient

He does not panic easily if things do not go

his way.

“He said quietly, “Well, we‟ll just have to

take another boat then....” (p 78/chap 11)

Now they would be a full day late arriving in

Hong Kong. Phileas was still calm, even

though this delay meant he would surely

lose his bet... (p 67/chap 10)

Determined / Confident

He carries out his tasks confidently.

“Today is Wednesday, October 2. I will be

back in this room at eight forty-five p.m. on

Saturday, December 21, or else my money

belongs to you!” (p 15/chap 2)

“Today is only October twenty-second. The

steamer doesn‟t leave for Hong Kong until

the twenty-fifth. We‟ll make it to Calcutta

yet” (p 43/chap 6)

Practical

He travels light and wants things to be

simple as possible

“We’re not taking trunks. Just carpetbags

with two shirts and three pairs of socks

each. We’ll have to buy anything else we

need along the way” (p 17/chap 3)

Generous / Caring

He is generous and is willing to help

anyone.

Phileas paid him and said, “Ali, you have

been such a great help to us – would you like

to keep Kiouni?” (p 53/chap 6)


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“I shall pay his bail. Then he won’t need to

stay in jail. What’s the cost?” (p 59/chap 9)

Kind / Considerate

He wants everyone who travels with him

to be comfortable and safe.

“Phileas wanted to make sure Aouda was

comfortable and had everything she

needed” (p 59/chap 9)

“Nonsense, you’re not in the way at all. It is

our pleasure to have you along on our trip.

Please book three cabins on the Carnatic…”

(p 70/chap10)

JEAN PASSEPARTOUT

A newly-hired French butler employed by Phileas Fogg.

His name translates literally to “Goes-everywhere”.

Somewhat mirrors Fogg’s characteristics of being precise.

Characteristic Textual Evidence Obedient / Dutiful / loyal Passepartout is an obedient butler who wants to do everything right in order to keep his master happy.

Passepartout had everything packed by eight o’clock. He carefully shut the door to his room and went downstairs to where Phileas was waiting. (p 18/chap 3) Passepartout held on tightly to the carpetbag with monsieur’s money. (p 19/chap 3) “Excuse me, sir. Where might I find the British passport office?”He held out a passport that needed to be stamped. The detective took the passport and asked, “Is


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this yours?” “No, sir,” Passepartout said. “It’s the monsieur‟s –my boss’s.” (p 24/chap 4) “I hope this won’t happen again,” he said as they boarded the train. Passepartout hung his head in shame and promised that it wouldn’t. The last thing he wanted was to make the monsieur unhappy with him. (p 53/chap 5)

Precise / Confident Passepartout makes sure that his replies are correct.

“Your watch is slow,” Phileas replied. “Pardon me, monsieur, but that is impossible...” (p 3/chap 1) “You haven’t forgotten anything?”Phileas asked. “Not a thing, sir,” Passepartout said. (p 18/chap 3)

Enthusiastic Passepartout loves his job and wants to start his chores immediately and correctly.

Passepartout sets off to explore the house from top to bottom. (p 6/chap 1) “Perfect!” Passepartout thought. “Now I can learn the routine as well”. (p 7/chap 1) Passepartout knew what he should be doing every second of every day. (p 7/chap 1) Passepartout said aloud, “We’ll get along just in time, Mr Fogg and I. This is just what I wanted!” (p 7/chap 1)

Contented Passepartout is very happy that he will be able to please his master.

Passepartout said aloud, ...This is just what I wanted!”(p 7/chap 1) Once they arrived in Allahabad, Fogg asked Passepartout to run some errands. Passepartout was happy to do so. (p 53)

Meticulous/Particular Passepartout is very precise with his answers.

“What time is it?” Phileas asked. Passepartout pulled out his pocket watch and looked at it carefully. “Twenty-two minutes after eleven, sir.” (p 3/chap 1)

Appreciative / Grateful Passepartout is appreciative of all the good things in his life.

Unlike his boss, Passepartout truly enjoyed the scenery. He took every chance he could get to stand on the deck and watch what passed by. (p 32/chap 5)


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The new shoes were Indian slippers decorated with false pearls. Passepartout had never owned anything so lovely. (p 41/chap 6) Passepartout sat back down and looked out the window. He was amazed to be in India of all places. (p 41/chap6) They saw some animals-mainly monkeys- that Passepartout quite liked. (p 47/chap7) Passepartout grabbed the man’s hand. He pumped it up and down and said energetically. “Thank you! Thank you! You are the best of all good fellows!” (p 68/chap 10) ... “He is not a robber! He is the most honourable of all men!” (p 76)

Inquisitive / Curious Passepartout asks questions when in doubt.

Passepartout replied. “So this is Egypt?” “Indeed it is.” “In Africa?” he asked. (p 28) “Why, that‟s exactly where we‟re going! Have you been to India before?” (p 33) Passepartout rushed off the train to see what was going on. (p 41) “Why, sir!” Passepartout said, “what on Earth are you doing here? I left you in Bombay, saw you briefly in Calcutta, and now here you are on the way to Hong Kong. Are you making a tour of the world, too?” (p 62) Finally Passepartout asked a ship’s mate if he knew where he could find Phileas Fogg. (p 86)

Truthful / Honest Passepartout is an honest man.

“He’s making a tour of the world. ... “Yes, and in eighty days...” Passepartout said. (p 29) “The monsieur is a rich man. He’s carrying a large amount of new bank notes with him and he’ll do anything to win.” (p 29)


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Passepartout always answered honestly, but he didn‟t know much. (page 34) “Mr Passepartout, you are charged with illegally entering a temple. These shoes are the proof that you were indeed there,” the judge said. “My shoes!” Passepartout said loudly. “So you do admit you were there?” Passepartout nodded slowly. (page 58)

Ignorant Passepartout is ignorant about other people‟s culture.

When the show had passed, Passepartout found himself drawn to a temple. What he didn’t know was that foreigners were forbidden from entering these temples. It was against the law for him to go in! (Page 37)

Quick Thinking Passepartout is an astute person as he is quick thinking when it comes to problem-solving.

“We’ll have to go by foot,” Phileas decided. Passepartout looked down at his new shoes. They would not make a fifty-mile walk. He looked around him for a minute and then said, “Monsieur, I think I might have found another way!” (p 43) “What’s that, Passepartout?” Phileas said. “An elephant!” (p 43)

Protective Passepartout is protective toward mankind and righteousness.

“I think you’re right,” Phileas said. “She must be a princess. Look at the way she is dressed. I have twelve hours to spare – we must save her!” “Agreed!” Sir Francis said. “Agreed!” Passepartout. (p 49) When he saw Fix arrested his monsieur, Passepartout tried to attack the detective in a rage. (p 130)

Defensive Passepartout is defensive whenever the identity of Fogg is being questioned

Passepartout’s mouth dropped wide open. “A robber!” he said. “He is not a robber! He is the most honorable of all men!” (pgs 75-76) “So now you know my monsieur is an honest


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man, Passepartout said. “And you’ve given up this crazy idea that he is the bank robber?” (p 97) “No, we are not friends. But we can be allies. I should warn you, though. I will wring your neck at the first sign of you acting up like you did in Hong Kong!” (p 97)

Kind Passepartout is so kind that he does not want to hurt anyone, if possible.

The poor girl lay on the bed. She looked half-dead. Passepartout carefully picked her up. (p 51)

Watchful / Vigilant Passepartout is always vigilant. He is alert to what is happening around him.

As the days passed, Passepartout began to think it was quite strange that he should keep running into Mr Fix. At once, Passepartout had a chilling thought. He must be following us! That’s it! Passepartout thought. He must be a spy sent from the Reform Club. And my monsieur is such an honest man – that’s just terrible! (p 63) About halfway through the twelve-day trip, the weather turned. The sea started to roll heavily as a storm brewed. The ship fell behind schedule. This upset Passepartout, but Phileas Fogg remained calm. (p 65)

Has a strong conscience Passepartout is troubled when he commits an offence.

Passepartout hung his head in shame and promised that it wouldn’t. The last thing he wanted was to make the monsieur unhappy with him. (p 38) “Mr Passepartout, you are charged with illegally entering a temple. These shoes are the proof that you were indeed there,” the judge said. “My shoes!” Passepartout said loudly. “So you do admit you were there?” Passepartout nodded slowly. (p 50) With a heavy heart, Passepartout followed his monsieur. He did not enjoy having his boss spent money on mistakes that he had made. (p 60)


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That might cause problems between Phileas Fogg and the last thing Passepartout wanted to do was cause the monsieur more trouble! (p 64)

Trustworthy Passepartout is trustworthy. Anyone can rely on him to do something properly.

Passepartout held on tightly to the carpetbag with monsieur’s money. (p 18) Phileas booked rooms for them at the Club Hotel. They would stay there until they boarded the steamer tomorrow... With that taken care of, he left Aouda with Passepartout to keep her company and set off to find her cousin JeejahJeejeebhoy. (p 69) Fix decided that now was the right time to tell Passepartout everything. He knew it was the only way to keep Phileas Fogg in Hong Kong until the warrant arrived. He asked the butler if he wanted to share a meal with him and the two went into a small restaurant near the wharf. (p 72) “Stay! What I have to say concerns Mr Fogg.” Fix placed his hand on Passepartout’s arm and said quietly, “You’ve guessed who I am?” Passepartout smiled. “I have indeed.” (p 73) “Then you must know that my job involves a lot of money,” Fix said. “I’m willing to give you some if you’ll keep Mr Fogg in Hong Kong. Don‟t tell him about the ship.” (p 73) “Not tell him! That‟s going too far, sir. I thought the members of the Reform Club were honest men.” (p 73)


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Detective Fix

“a short man with small eyes and bushy eyebrows that twitched constantly” (Chapter 4)

Characteristic Textual Evidence

Observant

It was his job to watch every single

passenger that landed on Suez. He was to

report anyone who looked like he might be

the robber.

(p 21)

Intuitive

“One has a scent of them – a sixth sense that

combines hearing, seeing and smelling!

That’s how it can tell.” (p 22)

The wink confused Fix. Did it mean that

Passepartout knew he was a detective? Had

he been found out? (p 66)

Inquisitive / Curious

“He was curious about the gentleman who

had sent his butler to get his passport

stamped”

(p 24)

Persistent / Determined

... he had made a promise to himself that he

wouldn’t give up. He would do his duty to

make sure he caught the robber... Fix had to

keep his mind on his task. (p 81)

“He thought he had found a sure-fire way of

keeping Phileas in India until he could get

the proper arrest warrant” (p 59)

“Your master is a robber. He has stolen a


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great deal of money from the Bank of

England and I’ve been sent to get it back” (p

74)

Fix decided to follow Phileas until the bitter

end (p 96)

Materialistic

“Then you know that my job involves a lot of

money, Fix said. “I’m willing to give you

some if you keep Mr.Fogg in Hong Kong.” (p

73)

As for Fix, everytimePhileas paid for

something, he saw his reward fading away.

After all, the money he was spending

belonged to the bank. The more money the

robber spent, the less he had to give back to

the bank.

(p 124)


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Aouda

A rich Indian merchant rescued by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout from a

group of bandits. Later, she shares the adventures of the two men.

Characteristic Textual Evidence Grateful / Appreciative

“That would be appreciated,” Aouda said quietly. “Thank you again for all your kindness.” (p 55)

Honest

During the first few days of the trip, Aouda spent much of her time getting to know Phileas and Passepartout. She told them her life story. Her father had been a very wealthy merchant who dealt in cotton. They had lived a wonderful life until he ran into trouble with the bandits. Then she told them about her cousin, JeejahJeejeebhoy, who lived in Hong Kong. (p 61) “Well,” Aouda said, “if you’ll have me as your wife, I’ll be your family. We can face the future together.” (p 139) “I think I should ask the question,” she said. “Now that you are rich again, would you still like to marry me?” (p 143)

Caring / Considerate

“But Passepartout,” Aouda said. “What’s become of him? We need to find him.” (p 79) Meanwhile, Phileas and Aouda went to the police station to try to find Passepartout. They left a sum of money with the police so they could search for Passepartout. (p 80) Once they determined that it was safe,


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Aouda, Phileas, and Fix got off the train and stood on the platform. “Where is Passepartout?” Aouda cried. “He’s not here!” (p 111) Phileas tried to comfort her, but he knew what she and Fix were thinking – Passepartout had been taken by the bandits! Aouda started to weep. (p 112) Phileas went to bed that night with a heavy heart. Aouda did, too. She felt so bad for the kind man who had rescued her. But she didn‟t know what she could do to help him now. (pgs 136 and 137)

Persistent

Aouda rushed out of the station. She asked the conductor, “Are you going to start?” “At once, ma’am,” he replied. “But the prisoners- they are not back yet,” she said. “We must wait for them.” “I will not go,” she said. “And you shouldn’t either. It’s shameful.” (p 115) But it was too late to do anything differently. Passepartout sat down at the Custom House and cried. Aouda was there, too. Neither one wanted to leave until they could see Phileas. (p 131)

Anxious

Aouda’s imagination carried her far away. What could have happened to Phileas and Passepartout? (p 116) Aouda spent much of her time on deck with Phileas trying to calm her down. She was truly worried about how everything would turn out. (p 126)


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Minor Characters

Character Characteristics Textual Evidence

James Forster

Careless

“…just this morning he had fired his butler, James Forster, for bringing him shaving water that was two degrees too cold!” (p 2)

Reform Club Members

Rich and Successful

“Andrew Stuart, an engineer, Thomas Hanagan, a landowner, John Sullivan and Samuel Fallentin who owned newspapers. Lastly there was Ralph Gauthier who worked for the Bank of England”. (p 9)

Stephenson

Practical

“Anyway, I don’t see how you’re going to find the man you’re looking for with the description you have of him. He could be anyone.” (p 22) “He looks and acts like a perfectly honest man”. (p 27)

Sir Francis Cromary

Adventurous / Courageous

“We should move our camp closer to them. That way we can see what they’re doing.” (p 50)

Ali, The Guide

Alert Thankful / Appreciative

“Quickly, we must hide. He led Kiouni off the trail so the people who were coming couldn’t see them” (p 48) “That is so kind of you. I can’t believe it!” (p 54)

The Bandits (India)

Violent / Brutal

“They must have captured her for the ransom her family would pay to get her back” (p 50) “The bandits chased them through the woods. Arrows whizzed by their heads” (p 51)


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“My family has all been killed by the bandits. They would have killed me, too…” (p 55)

Captain Bunsby

Skilful

“How the skilled hands of Bunsby and his crew kept the boat moving was a complete mystery…” (p 83)

Mr.Batulcar

Kind

“Well, that’s good enough for me. You’re hired!” (p 91)

Colonel Proctor

Determined Strong

“I think we have a chance of getting over if we push the train to its top speed” (p 105) “… had a very strong punch and knocked a few of the bandits out with his bare hands!” (p 110)

Outlaws (America)

Violent

“… a gang of close to one hundred man had attacked the train… They were armed with guns and wore handkerchiefs over their faces... had taken over the engine car and knocked the engineer out cold” (p 109) “… three bandits ganging up on the poor conductor” (p 110)


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TIME SETTING

The International Date Line mentioned in the book, describes an English

adventurer’s challenge to circle the globe within 80 days or less. The International Date Line (IDL) is a generally north-south imaginary

line on the surface of the Earth, passing through the middle of the Pacific

Ocean, where the date changes as a ship travels east or west across it. It is roughly along 180° longitude, (opposite the Prime Meridian), but it is

drawn with diversions to pass around some territories and island groups. PHYSICAL SETTING

Before the 80 days travel around the world 1) No.7 Savile Row, London, Fogg’s residence.

The house has a strange clock which shows the hours, minutes, seconds,

days, months and years. 2) The Reform Club, a gentleman’s clubhouse.

575 steps from Fogg’s house to the club. Place where Phileas Fogg spends most of his time and where he makes a

bet with Andrew Stuart about being able to travel around the world in 80 days.

SETTING


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During the 80 days travel around the world Suez

The first stop from London for The Mongolia . Has his passport stamped for the first time here. The starting point for Mr Fix’s, ‘pursuit’of Fogg. A canal connecting the Africa and the Middle East.

Bombay

The second stop for Fogg. Passepartout gets into trouble when he enters a temple that is forbidden

to foreigners. A city in west India.

Calcutta

The train stops at a small village due to an incomplete railway track. Jungle terrain, journey continued on an elephant. A city in north India.

Hong Kong

‘The Carnatic’ is delayed by a faulty boiler here. Fogg finds another boat, ‘Tankadere’totake them to Shanghai to catch ‘The

Carnatic’.

Yokohama Passepartout joins a circus performance. He is reunited with Fogg and Aouda and the three of them board a ship

called ‘General Gran’for San Francisco. A city in Japan.

On a train to New York

Train attacked by outlaws.

Liverpool Place where Mr. Fix arrests Fogg. Fogg held at the Customs House here. A city in England.

Mr.Phileas Fogg’s House at N0.7 Savile Row

Aouda proposes marriage to Fogg.

Reform Club

The scene of a dramatic finale when Andrew and the rest of Fogg’s card playing friends think that Fogg has lost the wager. Moments later Fogg makes his appearance before 8:45pm, Saturday, December 21st 1867 and wins the bet.


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MAIN THEMES 1. Perseverance and determination is the best motivation towards success

Phileas Fogg is a very determined man who always puts in great effort to

anything he does.

Fogg’s determination leads him to accept a bet to travel around the world.

Throughout the novel, Fogg shows his perseverance and determination by

finishing what he has started and no matter how difficult the obstacle is, he

always gave his best effort and overcomes the difficulty.

One example of a difficult obstacle that Fogg overcame is when he and his

companions decided to rescue Aouda. They had to risk their lives and their

freedom to rescue the poor woman, but Passepartout and Fogg were willing to do

whatever was within their reach to free her from her kidnappers.

Fogg manages to prove that it is possible to go around the world in eighty days

and he manages to accomplish this feat with his butler and lady friend.

2. One must be strong in mind and spirit so as to be able to face any adversities

Fogg is a disciplined man, always punctual and very meticulous in his manners

and way of life.

This is his strength and in his travels he is always able to come up with correct

decisions to overcome the obstacles he faces.

3. It is important to remain true to one’s course in life

Fogg, together with Passepartout and Aouda have only one mission – that is to

reach London before the eighty days are over.

However, when they arrive, they think they have missed the bet by five minutes.

Fogg, although sad, is able to accept the fact that he has lost not only the bet but

also his money. He is a true gentleman.

4. Generosity

Fogg is very generous and giving throughout the trip.

When situations arise, he is willing to pay nearly anything in order to overcome

the obstacle and move on.

He compensates more than enough money to a captain of a boat so that they can

use the wood as fuel for their trip.

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MINOR THEMES

1. Genuine love overcomes obstacles

The journey around the world becomes interesting when Fogg and Aouda share a genuine relationship that ends in marriage.

Fogg’s relationship with her helps him grow as a person. She adds much happiness to his life and this bond is given some amount of importance in the novel.

Their love is genuine as they decide to marry although they think they had lost the bet.

Both Fogg and Aouda overcome many difficulties during their journey and their relationship blossoms into love.

2. Time is precious and once lost cannot be regained

Fogg abides very strictly to time and it is this attitude of his that makes him a

confident person when he accepts the bet of travelling the world in eighty days; and

he wins it!

1. Time is very precious and should be used in the most practical manner

☺ Fogg‟s punctuality is to be admired.

☺ He has a strict sense of time and abides by it all the time.

☺ This is also seen when he perseveres to reach his destinations on time to be able to be back in London at the stipulated time.

2. Life’s lessons must be faced with patience and strength

♠ Fogg is confident that he will finish the race in time and is patient and resilient when facing the numerous obstacles in his journey.

3. Challenges and struggles in life are part and parcel of one’s existence in this world

♪ Fogg wins the challenge to travel around the world in just eighty days despite the various obstacles and difficulties he faced.

4. It is important to share what little we have with others

☼ Fogg is both generous and caring.

☼ He is willing to spend his money not only on his journey but also to help and save the

members of his entourage, like Passepartout and Aouda.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS HANDOUT 1

I am a Traveller!

The notes below are some of the problems Phileas Fogg may face when travelling around the

world in eighty days.

Phileas Fogg

1. To make quick

decisions

2. To complete the

journey within the time

given

3. To use limited

money wisely

6. To keep up to the

expectations of others

5. To win the bet

4. To get the cooperation

of people they meet

along the way


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Match the following pictures to the problems Phileas Fogg faces when he travels

around the world in eighty days in Handout 1. Write the problems in the boxes

provided. You may have more than one answer.

1) 3) 2)

4) 5)

6) 8)

7)


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HANDOUT 2

WHO AM I?

Match the pictures below with appropriate characteristics provided.


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• A wealthy gentleman of forty

• An extremely meticulous man who thrives on routine

• Stickler for punctuality

• Determined to win the wager

• Practical – travels light

• Calm and collected – never panics despite the many adversities

they faced.

• A newly-hired butler to Fogg

• Somewhat mirrors Fogg’s characteristics of being precise

• Contented and eager to please his master

• Protective of Fogg and defends his honour

• Trustworthy – he could be trusted with Fogg’s money

• “A short man with small eyes and bushy eyebrows that twitched

constantly”

• A detective who’s hot on the trail of Fogg whom he thinks robbed the

Bank of England

• Persistent - doggedly follows Fogg, Passepartout and Aouda around

the world

• Materialistic – follows Fogg around the world only because there’s a

reward

• A rich Indian merchant rescued by Fogg

• Shares the adventures of the duo

• Grateful for the kindness extended to her

• Cares for Fogg and Passepartout but later comes to love Fogg


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HANDOUT 3

People in Action

Read the telegram and answer the questions that follow.

Answer the questions below. 1. Who is the sender of this telegram? ………………………………………………………………………….................………………. 2. Who is the recipient of the telegram? ……………………………………………………………………................…………………….. 3. Who is the suspect in the bank robbery? ……………………………………………………………………………………................…….. 4. Who will be arrested in Bombay? …………………………………………………………………….............................................

SUEZ IN LONDON

TO : ROWAN, POLICE CHIEF, SCOTLAND YARD FROM : DETECTIVE FIX I’VE FOUND THE BANK ROBBER, PHILEAS FOGG. SEND ARREST WARRANT TO BOMBAY. I WILL MEET

HIM THERE.


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HANDOUT 4

A travel to remember

The map below shows Phileas Fogg’s Journey around the world in 80 days. Box A

indicates the incidents that happen at the various destinations. Transfer

information from Box A to Box B correctly.

BOX A

A. Mr. Fix suspects Phileas Fogg to be a

bank robber.

B. Andrew and Phileas Fogg place a wager to travel around the world in 80

days.

C. Phileas Fogg is arrested on British

soil.

D. Passepartout gets into trouble for

entering a temple.

E. Phileas Fogg and Aouda missed the

Carnatic to Yokohama.

F. Passepartout is fined 150 pounds for

entering a local temple.

G. Passepartout works for a circus

performance.

H. An eventful train journey with

buffaloes, bandits and damaged bridge.

I. Misses the train to New York.

J. Realises he can still win the bet as he

has gained a day travelling through International Date Line.


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BOX B

Destination Incident

London

Suez

Bombay

Calcutta

Hong Kong

Yokohama

San Francisco

New York

Liverpool

London


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ANSWER KEY

I AM A TRAVELLER

Picture Problems

7/5/1 To complete the journey within the time given

6 To get the cooperation of people they meet along the way

8 To use the limited money wisely during the journey

4 To make quick decisions

3 To keep up with the expectations of others

2 To win the bet

WHO AM I?

Detective Fix

PHILEAS FOGG

Aouda

JEAN PASSEPARTOUT

• A wealthy gentleman of forty

• An extremely meticulous man who

thrives on routine

• Stickler for punctuality

• Determined to win the wager

• Practical – travels light

• Calm and collected – never panics

despite the many adversities they

faced.

• “A short man with small eyes and bushy

eyebrows that twitched constantly”

• A detective who’s hot on the trail of Fogg

whom he thinks robbed the Bank of

England

• Persistent - doggedly follows Fogg,

Passepartout and Aouda around the world

• Materialistic – follows Fogg around the

world only because there’s a reward

• A rich Indian merchant rescued by Fogg

• Shares the adventures of the duo

• Grateful for the kindness extended to

her

• Cares for Fogg and Passepartout but

later comes to love Fogg

• A newly-hired butler to Fogg

• Somewhat mirrors Fogg’s characteristics of being

precise

• Contented and eager to please his master

• Protective of Fogg and defends his honour

• Trustworthy – he could be trusted with Fogg’s

money


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PEOPLE IN ACTION 1. Detective Fix.

2. Rowan, Police Chief, Scotland Yard

3. Jean Passepartout 4. Phileas Fogg

Destination Incident London

(B)Andrew and Phileas Fogg placed a wager to travel around the world in 80 days.

Suez (A) Mr. Fix suspects Phileas Fogg to be a bank robber.

Bombay (D)Passepartout gets into trouble for entering a temple.

Calcutta (F)Passepartout is fined 150 pounds for entering a local temple.

Hong Kong (E) Phileas Fogg and Aouda missed the Carnatic to Yokohama.

(I) Misses the steamer and hire another ship.

Yokohama (G)Passpeartout works for a circus performance

San Francisco (H)An eventful train journey with buffaloes, bandits and damaged bridge.

New York (I) Misses the train to New York

Liverpool (C) Phileas Fogg is arrested on British soil.

London (J)Realises he can still win the bet as he has gained a day travelling through the International Date Line.


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ELEMENTS OF THE NOVEL

AND SAMPLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

SETTINGS

CHARACTERS

THEMES

LESSONS LEARNT

EVENTS

MORAL VALUES


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NO CHARACTERS CHARACTERISTICS EVIDENCE

1 Phileas Fogg Kind / Considerate

Determined /

Confident

Generous

Patient

2 Jean

Passepartout

Obedient/ Dutiful

Appreciative/ Grateful

Honesty

Trustworthy

3 Detective Fix Observant

Persistent

Intuitive

Curious


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4 Aouda Grateful / Appreciative

Honest

Persistent

Caring / Considerate

NO

MORAL VALUES EVIDENCES

1

Gratitude

2 Perseverance and determination

3 Being truthful

4

Kindness and Concern


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NO

LESSONS LEARNT EVIDENCES

1 We must be determined and face challenges

despite all odds

2 We must be kind and concerned for others

3 We must forgive others

4 We must be brave to help others in need

* Moral values are more related to themes where else lessons are more on what do you learn from

the story.


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NO THEMES

EVIDENCES

1 Selflessness

2 Perseverance and determination

3 Gratitude

4 Being truthful

5 Generosity

6 Love

7 Punctuality


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HOW TO WRITE THE ESSAY?

GUIDELINES

1. Read and understand the novel.

2. Understand the characters, themes, setting, events and values in the novels well.

3. Read the questions carefully. The questions could be about the characters, themes,

setting, events and values or your personal feelings.

4. Answer the question by giving reasons why you choose certain characters, themes,

values, events or your personal feelings about the novel.

5. Your answer must be based on details in the novel.

6. Make sure that names of the characters and places are spelt correctly.

7. Write your answer of not less than 50 words.

8. Your answer must be well-organised and in paragraphs.

Useful Tips

1. Read the rubric carefully.

2. Understand the task asked for you to fulfil.

3. Prepare a draft.

4. Suggested time duration to answer the question is 20 minutes.

5. Check your language. Make sure there are no mistakes in grammar, spelling dan

punctuation.

6. Use linkers to combine the ideas. (First and foremost, In addition, Furthermore, On

top of that, Moreover, Consequently, However)


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SAMPLE:

Question : Write about the most interesting character in the story. Give reasons

for your answer.

- State the

novel

- State the

keyword

I would like to choose ______________________________________ written by

____________________________. It is about _______________________

____________________________________

Based on the novel, I think _______________________ is the most interesting

character in the story. This is because of a few reasons.

Reason 1

Firstly, __________________ is the most interesting character because ______ is

______________________ person. We can see this ________

___________________________________________________________.

Reason 2

Next, __________________________. This is because when _________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________.

Reason 3

Furthermore, I also think that __________________________ because

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Conclusion

Based on the reasons above, I think __________________________ is the most

interesting character as ______________ has many good qualities that we can

emulate.


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SAMPLE ESSAYS FOR LITERATURE COMPONENT

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

1. A character whom do you admire the most

Introduction I would like to choose the novel, Around The World In 80 Days written by

Jules Verne. It is about a wealthy gentleman, Phileas Fogg who accepts a challenge to

race around the world in eighty days. Based on the novel, a character that I like the

most is Phileas Fogg. I admire him because he is kind, patient and well-disciplined.

Point 1

- Kind

Phileas Fogg is a kind man as he is willing to go all out to help anyone who is

in trouble. In the novel, he saves Aouda when she is kidnapped by the bandits. He

has to cut open the wall of the hut to rescue her. Even though he is engrossed with

his own problems but he still thinks of the safety of others and how to help them.

Point 2

- Patient

Furthermore, Phileas Fogg is also a patient person. He remains calm

throughout the journey. Although the ship falls behind the schedule as they have to

go through the bad weather and the rough sea, he does not panic at all. He faces a

lot of obstacles during the race yet he is still being patient.

Point 3

- Well-disciplined

On top of that, Phileas Fogg has shown to us that he is a well-disciplined

person. He is very particular about time and he wants everything to be done within

perfect timing. For example, he wakes up precisely at eight o’clock in the morning.

When he is at the Reform Club, he has his own schedule for everything including his

meal time.

Conclusion In conclusion, these are the reasons why I like Phileas Fogg the most. He is a

role model who is discipline, kind and patient as portrayed in the novel.

Phileas

Fogg

WHO? WHY?

i) kind - willing to go all out to help anyone who is

in trouble

ii) patient - remains calm throughout the journey

iii) well-disciplined - wants everything to be done perfectly

timing


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2. An incident that you think is important.

Introduction I would like to choose the novel, Around The World In 80 Days written by

Jules Verne. It is about a wealthy gentleman, Phileas Fogg who accepts a challenge to

race around the world in 80 days.

Point 1

- Proves that he is a

challenging man

An incident that I think is important in the novel is when Phileas Fogg gets

involved in the discussion of the possibility of travelling around the world in 80

days with his card-playing friends at the Reform Club. He is confident of being able

to travel around the world in 80 days. This incident proves that he is a daring man.

He willingly risks his 20,000 pounds to prove his determination of travelling around

the world in 80 days.

Point 2

- A starting point for

him to launch his

journey

In addition, the incident is also a starting point for him to launch his journey

around the world. It is important as it is a beginning of an amazing journey in only

eighty days. He has shown us the challenges and obstacles that he has to face.

Point 3

- Meets Aouda

during the journey

Moreover, this incident has led him to meet the love of his life, Aouda

during his journey. He has saved her from the bandits and being kind to her

throughout the trip. If he did not accept the wager maybe he would end up being a

bachelor until the end of his lifetime.

Conclusion In conclusion, the incident has proven to be important to me because it has

made the story more exciting and adventurous until the end.

When Phileas Fogg gets involved in the

discussion of travelling around the world in 80

days (accepts the wager made by Andrew

Stuart)

WHAT? WHY?

i) Proves that he is a daring/brave man

ii) A starting point for him to launch his journey

iii) Meets Auoda during the journey


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3. A lesson that you have learnt.

Introduction I would like to choose the novel, Around The World In 80 Days written by Jules

Verne. It is about a wealthy gentleman, Phileas Fogg who accepts a challenge to race

around the world in eighty days.

Point 1

- Determined and

being calm

In the story, Phileas Fogg is determined that he will complete the journey

around the world in 80 days although he knows that there is a lot of obstacles that he

might face during the journey. He has to take an elephant ride when the train tracks to

Calcutta have not been completed yet. He also misses boarding his ship as Passepartout

does not inform him that the departure has been postponed. Besides, Phileas Fogg is

perfectly calm as they also encounter bad weather and rough sea during their journey

to Liverpool.

Point 2

- Willing to risk their

lives throughout the

journey

Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout are willing to risk their lives throughout

the journey when they have to end the journey on time. During their ride on an

elephant through the Indian forest, they meet a few bandits who have kidnapped a

daughter of a wealthy merchant, Aouda. They rescue the girl and take her to Hong

Kong. They are also attacked by a band of outlaws when they are on a train to New

York.

Point 3

- Willing to spend a

lot of money to

reach back on time

It is clearly seen that in the story Phileas Fogg has spent a lot of money

throughout the journey. He does not care about how much he has spent as long as he

is able to reach back on time. He pays 2000 pounds for an elephant. He also pays for

Passepartout’s bail and he even pays for the compensation to the theatre manager to

get Passepartout back on the journey.

Conclusion At the end of the day, Fogg is the winner when he wins the wager. He has

proven that being calm, determined and brave is the key to success.

WHAT? WHY?

- Determined and being calm

- Willing to risk their lives throughout the journey

- Willing to spend a lot of money to reach back on time

We must face challenges despite

all odds


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4. Lessons that you have learnt




Point 1

- We must be

determined to face all

the challenges despite

all odds

The first lesson that I found is we must be determined to face all the challenges

despite all odds. In the story, Phileas Fogg has never given up in whatever he does. He is

willing to pay a lot of money in order to get an elephant for a ride. He also remains calm

throughout the journey although he has to face the bandits and outlaws on the railroad.

He is very confident that he will win the wager.

Point 2

- We must be kind and

concerned for others

Another lesson that I found is we must be kind and concerned for others. Despite

the time constraint to travel around the world, Phileas Fogg shows his kindness and

concern by giving Ali the elephant for guiding them safely through the Indian jungle to

Allahabad. He also rescues Aouda from the bandits with the help of Jean Passepartout

and Sir Francis Cromarty.

Point 3

- We must forgive

others

Furthermore, I have learnt that we must be able to forgive others although they

have made mistakes towards us. Phileas Fogg does not blame Jean Passepartout for all

blunders that he has made. For example, Phileas Fogg is willing to pay for his bail when he

has been charged for entering the temple illegally. He also forgives Detective Fix for

accusing him to be the bank robber and putting him through many obstacles.

Conclusion As a conclusion, I think the lessons in this novel show me that we have to be

determined in whatever we do, be kind to others and learn to forgive. These qualities are

important in our life.

- We must be determined to face all the challenges despite all odds

- We must be kind and concerned for others

- We must forgive others

WHAT?


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5. Moral values that you have found.

Introduction I would like to choose Around The World in 80 Days written by Jules Verne. There

are many moral values that I have come upon in the story. These moral values are shown

by Phileas Fogg, Jean Passepartout and Aouda.

Point 1

- Gratitude

The first moral value is gratitude. Passepartout is pleased with Phileas Fogg as he

saves him from going to the prison. He has paid him two thousand pounds for his bail.

Besides, Aouda is also grateful with Phileas Fogg as he rescues her from the bandits in the

Indian forest. He also makes sure that she is safe and provides her a cabin while they are

on a ship.

Point 2

- Perseverance and

determination

The next moral value is perseverance and determination. Phileas Fogg is

determined to win the wager by travelling around the world in 80 days. Although there

are a lot of obstacles that he encounters throughout the journey, he feels confident that

he is able to do it. He overcomes his problems with money and risks his life in saving

others. He is willing to go on a ride on an elephant and even go through a rough sea to

make sure that he is able to win the wager.

Point 3

- Being truthful

In addition, another moral value that we can emulate is being truthful. Jean

Passepartout is being truthful to Detective Fix when he explains everything about his

master and their journey around the world. However, Jean Passepartout is not truthful

with his master when he keeps to himself Detective Fix’s suspicion and intention to arrest

Phileas Fogg.

Conclusion In conclusion, these moral values that are shown by the characters should be an

example to us and these are the positive qualities that we can emulate.

- Gratitude

- Perseverance and determination

- Being truthful

WHAT?


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ENRICHMENT

1. A character who develops throughout the journey.




Point 1

- Selfish to selfless

In the story, a character who develops throughout the journey is _____________

_______. He transforms from _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 2

- Be calm and patient

Furthermore, he ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 3

- Kind and concern about others

In addition, he _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion In conclusion, _____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

WHO? HOW?

- Selfish to selfless

- Be calm and patient

- Kind and concern about others

Phileas Fogg


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2. Two characters who help each other to achieve goal.




Point 1 In the story, _______________________________________________________

_______. They___________ _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 2

Furthermore, ______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 3

In addition, _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Conclusion

In a nut shell, _____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

WHO? HOW?

- They fight the bandits and outlaws together

- They help Aouda from the bandits

- They help each other throughout the journey

Phileas Fogg

And Jean Passepartout


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3. A character who is loyal.




Point 1 From the story, we can see that ______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 2

Furthermore, he ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 3

In addition, he _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Conclusion

In conclusion, ____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

WHO? HOW?

- He supports his master throughout the journey

- He obeys all the orders that his master makes him to do

- He becomes protective of his master

Jean Passepartout


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4. Themes that you have found.




Point 1

In the story, there are a few themes that I found such as_________________.

The first theme can be seen when __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 2

Furthermore, _____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 3

In addition, _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Conclusion

As a conclusion, ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

WHAT?

- Gratitude

- Determination

- Trustworthy


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5. Do you like or dislike the story.

Introduction I would like to choose the novel, Around The World In 80 Days written by Jules Verne. It is

about a wealthy gentleman, Phileas Fogg who accepts a challenge to race around the world in

eighty days.

Point 1

First and foremost, I like the story because ______________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 2

Moreover, ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Point 3

In addition, _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Conclusion

In conclusion, __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

WHY

- There are a lot of adventures

- There are many interesting characters

- There are many moral values that we can learn

- There are many interesting places that in the story

Like the story


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OTHER POSSIBLE QUESTIONS

1) Character

A character that you dislike.

A character who is brave

A character that has influenced you

A character that you would like as a friend

2) Events

An event that touched your heart

An event that teaches you about determination/ gratitude

An event that has changed a character

3) Moral Values

Time is precious

Courage

Generosity

Trust

4) Themes

Hope and optimism

Friendship

Selfish to Selfless

Love

Documents

Around the World in 80 Days