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Around the World in Eighty Days Respect and Reputation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

[He] questioned himself whether a human heart really beat beneath this cold exterior, and whether Phileas Fogg had any sense of the beauties of nature. (11.1)

Sir Francis Cromarty is wondering if Phileas Fogg is a human being. Can a gentleman really be a gentleman if he isn't in touch with his emotions?

Quote #2

[…] he seemed always to avoid attracting attention […]. (1.1)

Phileas Fogg has the reputation of being chill and reserved. But a gentleman should be bold and daring, so can Phileas be a gentleman? Is this even possible?

Quote #3

Passepartout, desirous of respecting the gentleman whom he served, ventured a mild remonstrance on such conduct; which being ill received, he took his leave." (2.7)

Passepartout's former master, a supposed gentlemen, didn't really act like a gentlemen—which is why Passepartout threw up some digits and left.