Around the World in Eighty Days Themes
Respect and Reputation
Ever wonder what makes the perfect gentleman? Opening car doors for ladies, saving puppies trapped in the rain, wearing a tux with an impeccably tied bow tie? In Jules Verne's time (the mid-to-late...
Money
In Around the World in Eighty Days, Phileas Fogg has a lot of money. Verne makes good and sure we know this, and he also takes great pains to make it crystal clear that Passepartout is not rolling...
Exploration
Jules Verne offers us some serious wanderlust in Around the World in Eighty Days. He provides an amazing backdrop of the world as Phileas Fogg zips through various countries on his quest for global...
Time
Phileas Fogg's life depends on time. He's all about punctuality, and his adventure's success depends upon being in the right place at the right time—and the minutes are ticking away. Throughout A...
Happiness
Is Phileas Fogg a happy person? He says he is. He's happy going to his club, reading the newspaper, and having his servant set out his clothes; he's happy not being bothered by anyone or anything....
Chance
It's hard to resist a friendly bet sometimes, right? This is how we've found ourselves in swimming pools in January and five dollars richer from time to time. So when Phileas Fogg accepts the bet t...