About the Author
Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, at Nantes, an industrial town on the Loire River in western France. His father, Pierre Verne, was […]
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Overview
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea begins with a mystery. For over a year, ocean-going vessels have reported running into a floating island or a […]
Themes and Characters
The main Characters in this novel are Captain Nemo, Professor Aronnax, Ned Land, and Conseil. Nemo (which is Latin for “nobody”) is an enigma. His […]
Literary Qualities
Verne often works scientific description into the plot, as when Nemo and Aronnax use their knowledge of the tides and the moon to free the […]
Social Sensitivity
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in many ways anticipated the submarine warfare that was developed in World War I and refined during World War […]
Topics for Discussion
1. What is the relationship of Ned Land to Captain Nemo? What do they admire and dislike about each other? 2. Why has Captain Nemo […]
Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. Professor Aronnax is the narrator of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. What thematic advantages do you see in his being the narrator? 2. […]
Related Titles and Adaptations
Captain Nemo disappears into the whirlpool but reappears with his submarine at the end of The Mysterious Island, giving his blessing to the survivors of […]