Babbitt
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
George Babbitt departs for work after a brief discussion with his neighbor, Mr. Littlefield.
George Babbitt departs for work after a brief discussion with his neighbor, Mr. Littlefield.
Clever Alice intends to marry Hans, but worries a great deal. First about a hatchet possibly killing her future child. Then her husband plays a trick on her when he sees her napping when she should be working. She becomes disoriented and unsure of her identity and runs from the town forever.
Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit.
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
Black Beauty describes his experiences with Reuben Smith, Mr. Yorks temporary replacement. Mr. Smith's irresponsibility causes great pain for Black Beauty.
Upon returning, Zeena gives Ethan some unsettling news concerning Mattie.
Ahab requests a new leg, feeling that his current one is not sturdy enough.
The humours and dispositions of the Laputians described. An account of their learning. Of the king and his court. The author’s reception there. The inhabitants subject to fear and disquietudes. An account of the women.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. Marmaduke gets tonsilitis and has to stay in bed. One night he meets a fairy who sings to him and takes him around the world.
The rise of power by the means of fellow citizens, and the different aspects of a prince created by the people as opposed to a noble prince.
The town establishes a mill association and names its board.
Nelly's narrative ends; Zillah is now who tells Nelly about Cathy. Before Linton dies Cathy takes care of herself; after Linton dies, Cathy will not let Zillah or Hareton be nice to her.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
After returning from Wuthering Heights, Mr. Lockwood asks Nelly to tell him all about Mr. Heathcliff and his daughter-in-law.
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.
A short biographical sketch of Abe Lincoln.
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
Harry and Giles rush to the aid of Oliver. Harry and Rose discuss their feelings for each other.
Anne's defense of her honor ends in injury. The new teacher arrives.
The author describes the most desired privilege of any cadet at West Point.
Stryver discusses his feelings for Lucie with Carton.
Catherine, delirious from not eating for three days, talks about her childhood with Heathcliff. When Edgar sees the terrible shape Catherine is in, he scolds Nelly for not calling him sooner; when the doctor arrives he predicts that Catherine will not survive her illness. While this is going on, Isabella runs away with Heathcliff.