The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about a child born with the outward appearance of a 70-year-old man who ages in reverse. As he grows older, he appears to be getting younger with each passing year.
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
The group argues over the continuation of their plans. They discuss the reasons for rejoining the Swash.
Patroclus appears to Achilles in a dream. Following the burial, a series of games is held in Patroclus' honor.
Marlow recounts his journey up the Congo River to the narrator and his fellow travelers.