• The novel that I had chosen is Around the
World in 80 days by Jules Verne.
• The most important moral value in this novel
is we must be determined.
• Determination is important because it brings
out the courage to face life is full of challenges
and unexpectedness
Evidence 1
In the novel, Fogg has to face several challenges
in order to complete the journey around the
world in 80 days.
The first challenge that he needs to face is while
traveling to Allahabad. Fogg learned that there
is no railway line to Allahabad when the train
suddenly stops. Fogg decides to walk to
Allahabad but Passepartout suggests a better
idea when he saw an elephant. Fogg bought the
elephant, Kiouni and finds a guide, Ali to bring
them to Allahabad.
Evidence 2
• The second challenge is Fogg, Aouda and
Passepartout are brought to face the judge in
Calcutta. This is because of Passepartout’s
misconduct at the temple in Bombay. Fogg
willingly pay Passepartout’s bail because he
does not want Passepartout to be jailed and
to avoid further delay to his journey.
Evidence 3
This can be clearly seen in Fogg.
Although they had missed the Carnatic
to Yokohama, Fogg did not wait for
other ships to Yokohama. He finds ways
to solve his problem. He finds
Tankadere and they set sail to Shanghai
and later board the Carnatic.
Evidence 3
Besides, this can be clearly seen in Passepartout too. Passepartout manages to
board the Carnatic in Hong Kong. When he realizes that he is alone and
penniless in Yokohama, he decides to sell his clothes so that he can have some
money to buy food. He is determined to go to America to find Fogg. He joins
an acrobatic troupe. He has to wear a long nose and be part of a human
pyramid. During the performance, he sees Fogg and they are reunited.
Evidence 4
In this novel, Fogg is determined to travel around the world in 80 days. He
wants to prove that it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days.
During the journey, he has to fight the outlaws on the way to Omaha and
has to save Passepartout from the outlaws. Fogg and his companions still
manage to go to Omaha using sled with sails and later a train to Chicago.
Then, Fogg and his companions take another train to New York. Although, he
has missed the China, but Fogg finds ways to overcome his problem. He
manages to hire a ship, Henrietta.
Evidence 5
• Although the captain of Henrietta refuses to
take them to Liverpool, Fogg still strikes a deal
with the captain to take them to Bordeaux.
Fogg is determined to go to Liverpool. He tries
to convince the crew to take him to Liverpool
instead of Bordeaux. He succeeds
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Question 1 Choose one of the moral values in the book that you have studied. How does this
moral value serve the character? Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.
In Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, an important moral value that is highlighted is
calmness and determination. Phileas Fogg is shown as being calm in many situations. He is a very
organized and orderly person. He does not show his emotions easily. He calmly accepts the
challenge to travel around the world in 80 days.
He goes on a sea voyage that is dangerous. But Fogg stays calm and collected. He does not get
worried or disturbed. When the Carnatic leaves without him and Aouda, he rationally goes to look
for another ship.
In America many things go wrong, but we never see Fogg getting flustered. He stays determined
and unruffled. He always looks for another way out of the problem. When the bandits attack the
train, he fights them. When Passepartout gets kidnapped, Fogg goes to save him.
When freed from jail in Liverpool, Fogg punches Fix. This is only time we see him lose his temper.
Even when he is too late to win the wager, Fogg remains calm. We see some emotion when Aouda
agrees to marry him.
Fogg’s calm nature and sheer determination lead him to success.
Question 2 Choose a message that you have obtained from the novel that you have
read. State what you have learned from it.
In Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, one message that comes through is the
importance of good values. Values like loyalty, devotion, compassion, calmness and
persistence are highlighted.
Passepartout shows loyalty and devotion to his master. He is a responsible servant and
does his duties well. He gets upset every time plans go wrong. He will not believe what
Fix says about his master. He says his master is a gentleman and is honourable.
Fogg shows that he is also caring for he saves Passepartout when he is captured by the
bandits. Both Fogg and Passerpartout show compassion when they rescue Aouda from
the men who want to kill her. Aouda is compassionate as she wants Fogg to rescue
Passepartout too. She will not leave without these two men who were very good to her.
That shows loyalty and compassion. Even Fix is not a complete villain; he helps to look
after Aouda.
Fogg is very calm and determined to succeed. He tries his best to do the right thing. He
is rational and smart. He acts when others do not. He thinks of how to solve the
problem and does not allow the problem to drown him. That is his strength. His
persistence pays off and thus he succeeds.
Question 3 Based on the novel, “Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules
Verne, write about the moral values in the story.
Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
There are many moral values in, “Around the World in 80 Days”. Among
the moral values are believing in oneself, perseverance and helping each
other. This is an adventure story of going around the globe in 80 days.
Phileas is a man who is sure of himself and his capability. He is punctual,
well-informed, knowledgeable and a gentleman. He makes a wager with
Andrew Stuart that the trip around the world could be done in 80 days.
This is through his extensive reading of the newspaper and general
knowledge. Before he goes on the trip, he comes home with two travel
guides to help him with the journey.
In India, the railway tracks are not completed. It is short of 50 miles to
Calcutta. He is willing to walk that distance if not for Passepartout who
sees an elephant to help them with the journey. When the steamers are
caught in heavy thunderstorms, he is calm and confident while
Passepartout is nervous. He remains calm throughout the entire story.
He helps people who need them. He rescues Aouda from the bandits.
Later, he is willing to go alone to rescue Passepartout. He is taken
prisoner by the bandits in America. Phileas even helps Detective Fix pay
for his trip and food while going to San Francisco on the Tankadere. He
even goes to Hong Kong in search of Aouda’s cousin, Jeejah Jeejeebhoy.
Therefore, there are actually many moral values found in this book.