Passepartout and Fix: Suspicion to Alliance

Around the World in Eighty Days

This flow traces Passepartout’s mistaken interpretation of Fix, their rupture in Hong Kong, and their temporary cooperation in the final pursuit.

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A Helpful Stranger A Helpful Stranger from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A Helpful Stranger Trust built by conversation Fix helps Passepartout find a shop and speaks with him during the wait at Suez.

A Helpful Stranger from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A Helpful Stranger Trust built by conversation Fix helps Passepartout find a shop and speaks with him during the wait at Suez.

A Helpful Stranger Trust built by conversation Fix helps Passepartout find a shop and speaks with him during the wait at Suez. Passepartout sees him as a friendly, accommodating acquaintance. Information given freely Passepartout talks openly about Fogg’s money and route without understanding Fix’s purpose. The detective uses the servant’s trust to strengthen his suspicion.

A False Theory of Friendship A False Theory of Friendship from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A False Theory of Friendship The detective follows on Passepartout notices Fix repeatedly appearing along the route.

A False Theory of Friendship from "Around the World in Eighty Days". A False Theory of Friendship The detective follows on Passepartout notices Fix repeatedly appearing along the route.

A False Theory of Friendship The detective follows on Passepartout notices Fix repeatedly appearing along the route. Instead of suspecting a police pursuit, he decides Fix must be an agent sent by the Reform Club. Playful mistrust Passepartout teases Fix about traveling with them, believing that he has uncovered a harmless secret. Their apparent friendship rests on a misunderstanding on both sides.

The Confession Rejected The Confession Rejected from "Around the World in Eighty Days". The Confession Rejected The truth disclosed Fix admits that he is a detective and claims Fogg robbed the Bank.

The Confession Rejected from "Around the World in Eighty Days". The Confession Rejected The truth disclosed Fix admits that he is a detective and claims Fogg robbed the Bank.

The Confession Rejected The truth disclosed Fix admits that he is a detective and claims Fogg robbed the Bank. Passepartout rejects the accusation, insisting that his master’s generosity proves his honesty. Loyalty refuses payment Fix offers part of the reward for help delaying Fogg. Passepartout refuses, even while shaken by the evidence Fix presents.

A Betrayal in the Opium House

A Betrayal in the Opium House Friendship manipulated Fix gives Passepartout opium after getting him drunk, leaving him unconscious as the Carnatic departs. The servant’s trust has been used to separate him from Fogg. Resentment follows discovery After waking aboard the ship, Passepartout understands what Fix has done and wishes to confront him. The former friendliness gives way to anger and distrust.

Allies by Necessity Allies by Necessity from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Allies by Necessity A confrontation on the General Grant Passepartout finds Fix aboard the ship and beats him for the Hong Kong deception.

Allies by Necessity from "Around the World in Eighty Days". Allies by Necessity A confrontation on the General Grant Passepartout finds Fix aboard the ship and beats him for the Hong Kong deception.

Allies by Necessity A confrontation on the General Grant Passepartout finds Fix aboard the ship and beats him for the Hong Kong deception. Fix accepts the assault, then explains that he will now help Fogg return to England. Trust remains conditional Passepartout agrees to treat Fix as an ally, but warns that betrayal will end the arrangement. Cooperation grows from shared interests, not restored friendship.

9 October, Suez

Late October, aboard the Rangoon

5 November, Hong Kong

5 November, later that evening

14 November–9 December