# In which Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Fix go each about his business. explained — Around the World in Eighty Days

> Chapter companion for Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne.

## What happens

The Rangoon encounters a severe storm, delaying its arrival in Hong Kong by twenty-four hours. Despite the setback, Fogg remains calm, while Fix is secretly pleased and Passepartout is furious. Upon arrival, Fogg learns that the Carnatic to Yokohama has been delayed due to boiler repairs, giving him a chance to continue his journey. He also discovers that Aouda's relative Jeejeeh has left Hong Kong, so he decides to take her to Europe with him.

## Themes in this chapter

### Determination and Resilience

Fogg's unflappable calm and continued pursuit of his goal despite a severe storm and a 24-hour delay exemplify his determination.

### Time and Punctuality

The chapter revolves around the critical timing of Fogg's journey, with the storm causing a delay that threatens his wager, and the fortuitous postponement of the Carnatic.

## Character check-ins

### Phileas Fogg

Remains tranquil despite the storm and delay; calmly inquires about the next steamer to Yokohama and decides to take Aouda to Europe.

### Passepartout

Enraged by the storm and delay; overjoyed when he learns the Carnatic's departure is postponed; enthusiastically shakes the pilot's hand.

### Fix

Secretly pleased by the storm and delay, as it increases his hope that Fogg will be detained; conceals his satisfaction from Passepartout.

### Aouda

Amazed by Fogg's calmness; learns that her relative Jeejeeh has left Hong Kong and agrees to continue to Europe with Fogg.

## Key lines

> Phileas Fogg gazed at the tempestuous sea, which seemed to be struggling especially to delay him, with his habitual tranquillity.

Fogg looked at the stormy sea, which appeared to be trying to slow him down, with his usual calm demeanor.

_Highlights Fogg's unshakable composure in the face of adversity._

> Passepartout was enraged beyond expression by the unpropitious weather. Everything had gone so well till now!

Passepartout was furious about the bad weather, as everything had been going perfectly up to that point.

_Shows Passepartout's emotional reaction to the delay, contrasting with Fogg's calm._

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