"This he does so that the idea of alcohol won't get too big in my imagination." (p. 1665, The Norton Anthology of American Literature; Volume D) In Charlie's taxi ride to the house he seems to realize that the city is not the same and he only allowed himself to indulge in frivolous things while in Paris, never enjoying what was simply there. .
Babylon Revisited continues to show the reader throughout the story the reckless behavior of Charlie prior to the crash. Charlie's old friends visit him at key moments in the story. The first encounter while he is having lunch with his daughter, Honoria. His friend's Lorraine and Dunc are surprised to see him and to see him sober at that. The second encounter they meet again, the same day, between acts at the Empire; this encounter shows Charlie's desire to change is strong, and he would rather not be around some old friends. The third encounter, the most damaging to Charlie is at his Sister In-laws, Marion's house. This time it seems as thought Charlie is unable to escape his past. .
Charlie is reformed throughout the story. He no longer lingers in drink. He has new limitations for himself. He also has made a new business for himself in Prague and wants a good life for himself and Honoria. Charlie only wishes for a second chance to regain custody of Honoria.
The Legal Guardian and Sister In-law: Marion.
Marion is a woman who clearly dislikes Charlie. In the story, the reader can see that even prior to the death of her sister, Marion did not like Charlie or his lifestyle. Marion resented and continues to resent Charlie and her sister for partying and throwing money around at a time when her and her husband, Lincoln struggled to get by. She is skeptical about Charlie's visit, but seems to recognize his agenda is to regain custody of Honoria. .
Marion and Lincoln have provided Honoria with the best life possible. They have two children of their own and have found a way to make it even during the hard times.
Scott Fitzgerald puts together a charming and unique story; "Babylon Revisited." ... In "Babylon Revisited, the author shows how difficult it is to break of the cycle of addiction and start a new life. ... Scott Fitzgerald, "Babylon Revisited", Literature, Ed. ...
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 once thrived in Paris. By naming the short story, "Babylon Revisited", the author subtly compares the city of Paris, the actual city in which the main character, Charlie, is visiting, to the great city of Babylon. ... By using, "Babylon", Fitzgerald immediately characterizes Paris as a city of wealth, power, and sin, and by revisiting Babylon, Fitzgerald provides the reader with a more in-depth insight into the meaning of C...
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 once thrived in Paris. By naming the short story, "Babylon Revisited", the author subtly compares the city of Paris, the actual city in which the main character, Charlie, is visiting, to the great city of Babylon. ... By using, "Babylon", Fitzgerald immediately characterizes Paris as a city of wealth, power, and sin, and by revisiting Babylon, Fitzgerald provides the reader with a more in-depth insight into the meaning of C...
Babylon Revisited In the story "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, a man comes to reality with his past and present struggles. The story is set in Paris, in the Jazz Era. Fitzgerald writes about how Charlie over comes his fight with alcohol and then returns to Paris to reclaim his daughte...
Marion and Charlie's relationship in "Babylon Revisited" seems to be the internal conflict between the rich and the poor in the depression. ... Until he lost "everything [he] wanted in the boom", his world, wife, money, and then his daughter (Fitzgerald Babylon 229). ... Through his character, an "awfully anxious [man] to have a home" can be seen who is trying to find a place where love is present in a loveless world (Fitzgerald Babylon 219). ... She had "forgotten how hard [Charlie] worked for seven years"; "she only remembers one night (Fitzgerald Babylon 224). ... Marion, because of al...
Revisited," a man named Charlie Wales has come back to Paris with the intent of regaining custody of his nine year old daughter. She has been staying with her aunt and uncle since the death of her mother. Being in Paris brings back memories of his previous lifestyle of drinking, late night socializi...
F. Scott Fitzgerald "F. Scott Fitzgerald was the leading writer of America's Jazz Age...and one of its glittering heroes"(ENC 190) in writing novels and short stories. Fitzgerald captured the minds of those who were cheaply entertained. His complicated life lived with an obsession of money mixed...
