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The Avenger

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 11 of 12

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by French author Jules Verne was first published in 1869–1870 as a serial novel. This episode, the eleventh of twelve, is the turning point of Aronnax's moral awakening: scientific wonder gives way to horror as Captain Nemo commits an act of calculated massacre. The episode is drawn from chapters 42, 43, and 44 of the original work. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernized. Verne's novel is a landmark of science fiction, blending speculative technology with moral inquiry. This episode asks what price vengeance exacts, and whether a witness to atrocity bears responsibility for what he has seen.

Band

Blue · Independent readers, confidentTypical starting range: ages 12–14

Length

long · about 1300 words in 5 sections · 1 picture

Source

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Jules Verne

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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