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• 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.

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1. Babylon Revisited: Introduction
2. Babylon Revisited: Summary
3. Babylon Revisited: F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography
4. Babylon Revisited: Themes
5. Babylon Revisited: Style
6. Babylon Revisited: Historical Context
7. Babylon Revisited: Critical Overview
8. Babylon Revisited: Character Analysis
   1. Lincoln Peters
   2. Marion Peters
   3. Lorraine Quarrles
   4. Charlie Wales
   5. Other Characters
9. Babylon Revisited: Essays and Criticism
   1. An Overview of "Babylon Revisited"
   2. When the Story Ends: "Babylon Revisited"
   3. Structural Metaphors in Fitzgerald's Short Fiction
   4. Guilt and Retribution in "Babylon Revisited"
   5. Time and Structure in Fitzgerald's "Babylon Revisited"
10. Babylon Revisited: Compare and Contrast
11. Babylon Revisited: Topics for Further Study
12. Babylon Revisited: Media Adaptations
13. Babylon Revisited: What Do I Read Next?
14. Babylon Revisited: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Babylon Revisited: Pictures
16. Copyright

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