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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea

Themes

  • Freedom

    Nemo has left the land for good. The sea is the only place he feels free, yet his guests are prisoners.

    Part 1, Chapter 10

  • Revenge

    Something terrible happened to Nemo. His anger drives the darkest parts of the voyage.

    Part 2, Chapter 21

  • Science and wonder

    Aronnax names every fish he sees. The book is a tour of the ocean as well as an adventure.

    Part 1, Chapters 11 to 17

  • Man and nature

    Nemo protects some whales and kills others, and the sea can trap even the Nautilus.

    Part 2, Chapters 12 to 16

  • Three ways to see

    Curious Aronnax, calm Conseil and restless Ned react to the same wonders in very different ways.

    Throughout
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