Babbitt
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
A fairy tale about a peasant boy that is set to many tasks and completes each through magic and the help of supernatural friends he meets along the way.
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
The narrator makes a request to the reader.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
Raskolnikov visits Porfiry Petrovich at the police station, presenting him with a request for the items from the pawnbroker's shop.
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
Danglers is captured by Luigi Vampa on his way out of Rome.
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.
How the hunt ended badly.
Razumikhin confirms Raskolnikov's fears. Dunya and Pulcheria are upset by the news of Svidrigailov's arrival in St. Petersburg.
David's hopes for domestic bliss are not fulfilled.
Mrs. Clements describes Anne's childhood and the scandal that surrounded her mother and Sir Percival.
The secretive Pickwick Club is disclosed to the reader.
Henry reflects on the events surrounding his enlistment in the army. Tales of imminent battle breeds panic in Henry's mind.
Sibyl and her family discuss her engagement.
Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.
James falls out of favor with Miss Crawley. Angered by correspondence from Rebecca, Miss Crawley makes a declaration to Pitt.