Many of the stories in this unit have a theme of loss in common. here are the stories from this unit that include the theme of loss in another country, Babylon revisited and the chrysanthemums. choose one of these stories and explain all of the following
which character or chacters experience a loss
what did the charchter or charcters lose
how does this loss affect the story
how might a reader be able to relate to the loss
I will be discussing the story "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In this story, the main character, Charlie Wales, experiences a loss. He has lost his wife, his daughter, and his home in Paris. This loss affects the story in a few ways. Firstly, it serves as a reminder of the consequences of Charlie's past mistakes. He had been living a life of excess and partying before his wife's death, and now he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Secondly, it serves as a source of motivation for Charlie to try and regain custody of his daughter. He is determined to prove to his family that he is a responsible and capable father, and this loss serves as a reminder of what he is fighting for.
A reader may be able to relate to Charlie's loss in a few ways. Firstly, they may be able to relate to the feeling of regret and guilt that Charlie experiences. Many readers may have experienced a similar feeling of regret for past mistakes, and Charlie's story may be a reminder to them to learn from their mistakes and strive to do better. Secondly, readers may be able to relate to the feeling of wanting to make up for past mistakes and prove themselves to their family. Charlie's story may be a reminder to readers that it is never too late to make amends and prove themselves to their loved ones.