Babbitt
Chapter 4
by Sinclair Lewis
George's assignment at the advertising agency leaves him feeling unsatisfied. George reaps the benefits of having advised Archibald Purdy in a real estate matter.
George's assignment at the advertising agency leaves him feeling unsatisfied. George reaps the benefits of having advised Archibald Purdy in a real estate matter.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
The author permitted to see the grand academy of Lagado. The academy largely described. The arts wherein the professors employ themselves.
Fagin is angered by Oliver's sudden absence, fearing that he will reveal the nature of his operation to authorities. At Fagin's insistence, Jack, Charley, and Nancy travel to Pentonville.
Tommy tries to catch Mr. Grouse. Mrs. Fox has five babies.
Many years later, Jesse is visited by his grandson.
Failing to find any sign of the boy's uncle in the ocean, the doctor devises another plan to locate him.
How a magical quern ended up at the bottom of the sea, grinding out salt.
Griffin tells of his experiences at the market. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
The military continues to engage the Martians, who make use of a new type weapon.
Disguised with masks, Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio prepare to attend the Capulet's ball.
Pip confronts Jaggers concerning Estella's parents.
Will diagnoses the Bjornstams illness as typhoid. Carol agrees to assist Bea and Olaf as they recover from their illness. Vida, Maud, and the minister's wife are turned away from the Bjornstams' home. A tragedy in the Bjornstams home prompts Miles to depart for Canada.
Chapter VI is a character study. It consists almost entirely of dialogue between Catherine and Isabella, and can be read as a companion chapter to Chapter III, which has Henry and Catherine interacting in the same style. In Chapter VI we see the development of the dynamic between Catherine and Isabella that will last for all of Book I.
Johnnie lets Tommy loose. Tommy runs to his new home with his mother. He tells the forest animals his adventures with Farmer Green.
Carol's attempts at rebuilding and reforming the town continue to be thwarted by the townspeople. In order to maintain their social status, Carol and Kennicott move to the lake for the summer. Carol is initially impressed by the Perrys, but changes her mind after hearing their opinions.
The narrator discusses Palm Beach, the pioneers, and the ocean.
George Babbitt departs for work after a brief discussion with his neighbor, Mr. Littlefield.
Caesar dismisses Artemidorus' warning. The plot is carried out as Antony flees. Antony sends a message to Brutus. Cassius continues to doubt the loyalty of Antony as Caesar's funeral approaches. Antony sends a warning to Octavius.
Lebeziatnikov and Raskolnikov discuss Katerina's health as Sonia goes to check on her. Sonia finds a barely coherent Katerina overcome by her physical illness. Svidrigailov offers to take care of all funeral arrangements.
The narrator introduces himself.
The preface to the work.
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
A profile of Henry B. Plant published in 1925 in a Florida magazine. This profile was the second in a series called "The Ten Greatest Men of Florida," which the magazine described as a reader-requested series on the "men who had done the most toward the progress and development of Florida."