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It is assumed that you have read the book before reading posts in this thread, as the discussion might give away crucial points, and the continuous use of spoiler tags might hinder fluent reading of posts. 1.Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne Phileas Fogg is a man of habit, a Victorian gentleman who follows the same routine every day--until he accepts a wager that he can circle the globe within eighty days. Thus begins a hair-raising journey, in which Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism and versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose has a talent for getting into scrapes as the two dash across continents in a suspenseful race against time Welcome to June's Reading Circle Choice. A few questions/statements to start us off 1. What do you think of Phileas Fogg ? 2. Although Aouda is depicted as a passive female, she made quite a mark on the other travellers. What do you think about her? 3. Do you think Jules Verne made a play on some of the names he chose for his characters? 4. Do you think that Verne really leans on certain stereotypes during the book? 5. Why do you think Phileas Fogg took the bet? 6. As time goes by, why does Fix not change his opinion regarding Phileas Fogg? 7.While reading the book, did you ever think that Phileas Fogg was guilty of theft?