"Sometimes," replied Phileas Fogg quietly "when I have the time." Sir Francis and Phileas Fogg-Chapter XII, pg. Time is even more important than they originally thought. Multiple references to Passepartout's watch and London time will point to the novel's resolution, in which Passepartout realizes that they gained a day by traveling eastward and crossing the International Date Line. This is the first big clue that Verne drops about time and setting watches. You ought to regulate your watch at noon in each country." Detective Fix-Chapter VIII, pg. "You have kept London time, which is two hours behind that of Suez. It also reveals a lot about Fix's character he truly believes that what he is doing is right, and on top of that, he is exceedingly confident in his own abilities. He is convinced that there is a ruthless bank robber hidden beneath Fogg's honest exterior. This quote reveals Fix's motivation throughout the entire story. "The artistic thing is, to unmask honest countenances it's no light task, I admit, but a real art." Detective Fix-Chapter VI, pg. Fogg, not one to turn down a challenge to his honor, accepts the bet, and the trip round the world truly begins. It comes after they read a claim in the newspaper that the world can be traversed in eighty days. This is the very moment that Fogg is challenged to the wager that will drive the entire journey. Stuart, Reform Club Member-Chapter III, pg. "I'd like to see you do it in eighty days." Mr.
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