Babylon Revisited Essays and Criticism

Babylon Revisited | Essays and Criticism

An Overview of "Babylon Revisited"
In the following essay, Bodine discusses the characterization of Charlie, touching on several of the story's key themes.
When the Story Ends: "Babylon Revisited"
In the following excerpt, Baker examines the themes of freedom and imprisonment in "Babylon Revisited," focusing on Charlie's characterization.
Structural Metaphors in Fitzgerald's Short Fiction
In the following excerpt, Brondell examines the structure of and the metaphors in "Babylon Revisited."
Guilt and Retribution in "Babylon Revisited"
In the following essay, Toor offers his view of Fitzgerald's handling of the theme of guilt and self-destructiveness, focusing on the character of Charlie.
Time and Structure in Fitzgerald's "Babylon Revisited"
In the following essay, Staley presents his interpretation of the motif of time in the story, focusing on the way the past constantly impinges upon present events.