In the 19th century it seemed impossible to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. This is, however, exactly what Phileas Fogg did in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. This novel follows the journey of eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg as he races around the world on a bet. Accompanied by his faithful servant, Passepartout, and a scheming detective, Fix, he encounters many challenges that he must overcome to return to time. In Around the World in Eighty Days, Jules Verne illustrates the growing industrialization of the nineteenth century, while also exploring the growing movements of nationalism and imperialism. Phileas Fogg's journey is made possible by the growing industrialization of the time. An example of industrialization is the extensive use of trains in the novel. During the 19th century, railway lines expanded throughout the world. For example, when Phileas Fogg reaches India, the transition from old means of transport to new industrialized ones is described: ; now, fast steamboats ply the Indus and the Ganges, and a great railway, with branches joining the railway line at many points on this route, crosses the peninsula from Bombay to Calcutta in three days” (32). This shows how transportation methods have become more advanced and industrialized over the century. Once again, the industrialization of the railroads is shown when the party reaches America. “The journey from New York to San Francisco took, in ancient times, at least six months under the most favorable conditions. Now it is accomplished in seven days” (110). T...... middle of paper ......out of touch in the nineteenth century. Although nationalism and imperialism are similar, their general ideas are different. Nationalism was about being part of a country and identifying as a member of that country. People were willing to give their lives to defend their nation, as demonstrated in Fogg's novel. Nationalism means having a unified identity that everyone in a particular country relates to. Imperialism, however, while still centered on the nation, was more about the acquisition of land and the expansion of empire. Countries did not bother to treat colonized peoples with respect. Imperialism was more focused on the government and rich businessmen, while nationalism could attract everyone in the country. Overall, although nationalism and imperialism were both focused on creating a stronger country, the methods they used were different.

Topic > In the 19th century it seemed impossible to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. This is, however, exactly what Phileas Fogg did in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. This novel follows the journey of eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg as he races around the world on a bet. Accompanied by his faithful servant, Passepartout, and a scheming detective, Fix, he encounters many challenges that he must overcome to return to time. In Around the World in Eighty Days, Jules Verne illustrates the growing industrialization of the nineteenth century, while also exploring the growing movements of nationalism and imperialism. Phileas Fogg's journey is made possible by the growing industrialization of the time. An example of industrialization is the extensive use of trains in the novel. During the 19th century, railway lines expanded throughout the world. For example, when Phileas Fogg reaches India, the transition from old means of transport to new industrialized ones is described: ; now, fast steamboats ply the Indus and the Ganges, and a great railway, with branches joining the railway line at many points on this route, crosses the peninsula from Bombay to Calcutta in three days” (32). This shows how transportation methods have become more advanced and industrialized over the century. Once again, the industrialization of the railroads is shown when the party reaches America. “The journey from New York to San Francisco took, in ancient times, at least six months under the most favorable conditions. Now it is accomplished in seven days” (110). T...... middle of paper ......out of touch in the nineteenth century. Although nationalism and imperialism are similar, their general ideas are different. Nationalism was about being part of a country and identifying as a member of that country. People were willing to give their lives to defend their nation, as demonstrated in Fogg's novel. Nationalism means having a unified identity that everyone in a particular country relates to. Imperialism, however, while still centered on the nation, was more about the acquisition of land and the expansion of empire. Countries did not bother to treat colonized peoples with respect. Imperialism was more focused on the government and rich businessmen, while nationalism could attract everyone in the country. Overall, although nationalism and imperialism were both focused on creating a stronger country, the methods they used were different.