1. Analysis of Babylon Revisited
The Bible describes Babylon as the city of sins and the great city of power, but the city suddenly came crashing down in the matter of one hour. By using, "Babylon", Fitzgerald immediately characterizes Paris as a city of wealth, power, and sin, and by revisiting Babylon, Fitzgerald provides the reader with a more in-depth insight into the meaning of Charlie's visit. ... While "Babylon Revisited" has its own plot of a man traveling to Paris to reclaim custody of his child, Honoria, Fitzgerald attempts to reveal a more important, underlying plot of Charlie's past. ... The climax comes...
- Word Count: 1051
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate