Fogg and Aouda’s Growing Bond

Around the World in Eighty Days

This flow traces the relationship from rescue and gratitude to companionship, love, and marriage.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

A Stranger Rescued A Stranger Rescued from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A Stranger Rescued A life saved Fogg risks his journey to save Aouda from a forced sacrifice, while Passepartout’s disguise makes the escape possible.

A Stranger Rescued from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A Stranger Rescued A life saved Fogg risks his journey to save Aouda from a forced sacrifice, while Passepartout’s disguise makes the escape possible.

A Stranger Rescued A life saved Fogg risks his journey to save Aouda from a forced sacrifice, while Passepartout’s disguise makes the escape possible. Aouda initially cannot fully understand what has happened. Gratitude begins the bond When she learns who protected her, she thanks Fogg with deep emotion. Their relationship begins with an imbalance of danger and gratitude that will later change.

Protection Offered Protection Offered from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Protection Offered Safety beyond the rescue Fogg warns Aouda that remaining in India would leave her vulnerable to her persecutors.

Protection Offered from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Protection Offered Safety beyond the rescue Fogg warns Aouda that remaining in India would leave her vulnerable to her persecutors.

Protection Offered Safety beyond the rescue Fogg warns Aouda that remaining in India would leave her vulnerable to her persecutors. He offers to escort her to Hong Kong and place her near a relative. Aouda accepts She agrees to travel with him, relying on his promise of protection. The offer extends their connection beyond the immediate emergency.

Companionship at Sea Companionship at Sea from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Companionship at Sea Conversation and care Aouda becomes better acquainted with Fogg during the voyage.

Companionship at Sea from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Companionship at Sea Conversation and care Aouda becomes better acquainted with Fogg during the voyage.

Companionship at Sea Conversation and care Aouda becomes better acquainted with Fogg during the voyage. He visits her regularly and attends to her comfort, though his manner remains reserved. Feelings grow unevenly Aouda reads his conduct through gratitude and begins to feel more deeply attached. Fogg has not yet recognized what the companionship means to her.

Aouda Chooses the Journey Aouda Chooses the Journey from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Aouda Chooses the Journey The expected relative is absent Fogg discovers that Aouda’s relative has left Hong Kong.

Aouda Chooses the Journey from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Aouda Chooses the Journey The expected relative is absent Fogg discovers that Aouda’s relative has left Hong Kong.

Aouda Chooses the Journey The expected relative is absent Fogg discovers that Aouda’s relative has left Hong Kong. He proposes that she continue to Europe rather than remain alone in an unfamiliar city. A shared route accepted Aouda agrees to continue with Fogg and Passepartout. She is now a companion with agency in the decision, not merely someone being transported to safety.

Love Declared Love Declared from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Love Declared A moment of vulnerability Fogg believes that the wager has ruined him and asks Aouda’s forgiveness for bringing her to England.

Love Declared from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Love Declared A moment of vulnerability Fogg believes that the wager has ruined him and asks Aouda’s forgiveness for bringing her to England.

Love Declared A moment of vulnerability Fogg believes that the wager has ruined him and asks Aouda’s forgiveness for bringing her to England. He still tries to provide for her despite his apparent loss. Gratitude becomes love Aouda asks him to marry her, and Fogg declares that he loves her. Their bond moves from protection and gratitude to freely chosen partnership.

24 October, Bundelcund

Late October, after Allahabad

Late October, aboard the Rangoon

6 November, Hong Kong

21 December, Saville Row