... of wealthy Americans, in Paris, leading up to the stock market crash in 1929 and the economic depression that followed. The title, "Babylon Revisited" is an essential tool in building the theme of Fitzgerald's short story because it gives the reader additional insight into the life that ... his reckless lifestyle. Fitzgerald portrays this lifestyle of luxury only to enhance the theme of emptiness felt by Charlie, upon his return to Paris. While "Babylon Revisited" has its own plot of a man traveling to Paris to reclaim custody of his child, Honoria, Fitzgerald attempts to reveal a more ...

• Word Count: 1051
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... of wealthy Americans, in Paris, leading up to the stock market crash in 1929 and the economic depression that followed. The title, "Babylon Revisited" is an essential tool in building the theme of Fitzgerald's short story because it gives the reader additional insight into the life that ... his reckless lifestyle. Fitzgerald portrays this lifestyle of luxury only to enhance the theme of emptiness felt by Charlie, upon his return to Paris. While "Babylon Revisited" has its own plot of a man traveling to Paris to reclaim custody of his child, Honoria, Fitzgerald attempts to reveal a more ...

• Word Count: 1051
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate