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	'''Family''': The motif of family is central to the story, as Wales is trying to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, and repair his relationships with his family. The theme of family is also explored through the relationships between Wales and his former friends, who are depicted as lacking the sense of responsibility and commitment that comes with family ties.		'''Family''': The motif of family is central to the story, as Wales is trying to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, and repair his relationships with his family. The theme of family is also explored through the relationships between Wales and his former friends, who are depicted as lacking the sense of responsibility and commitment that comes with family ties.

			==Interpretative Approaches==
			===Cultural===
			One significant historical element is the stock market crash of 1929, which is mentioned as a key event in the story and is depicted as having had a major impact on the lives and fortunes of the characters. The crash serves as a backdrop for the story and helps to set the scene for the challenges and struggles that Charlie and the other characters face.

			Another significant historical element is the setting of Paris in the 1930s, which is depicted as a city of decadence and excess. The portrayal of Paris as a place of hedonism and indulgence reflects the cultural attitudes and values of the time and serves as a contrast to the more sober and responsible lifestyle that Charlie is trying to rebuild.

			Cultural elements that are significant in the story include the portrayal of traditional gender roles and expectations, and the societal pressure to conform to certain beauty standards and expectations. The portrayal of these cultural elements highlights the ways in which they shape the relationships and experiences of the characters and serves as a commentary on the cultural attitudes and values of the time.

			===Ethical===
			One ethical issue that the story raises is the consequences of excess and addiction, and the dangers of these behaviors. The story explores the destructive effects of the reckless and extravagant lifestyle that Charlie and his friends pursued during the height of the stock market boom, and the impact that this lifestyle had on their relationships, finances, and overall well-being. This raises ethical questions about the consequences of excess and the dangers of addiction and highlights the importance of responsibility and self-control.

			Another ethical issue that the story raises is the rights and responsibilities of parents and the ways in which they can impact the well-being and future of their children. The story explores the theme of family and the bonds of love and responsibility that exist between parents and children, and it raises ethical questions about the rights and responsibilities of parents and the ways in which they can shape the lives and futures of their children.

			===Formalist===
			One of the most notable formal elements of the story is its use of character development. Through the character of Charles Wales, Fitzgerald is able to explore the destructive effects of the reckless and extravagant lifestyle that Wales and his friends pursued during the height of the stock market boom, as well as the challenges and setbacks that Wales faces as he tries to rebuild his life and relationships in the aftermath of the crash.

			Another formal element that stands out in the story is its use of setting. The setting of Paris serves as a backdrop for the story, and its decadence and excess is a reflection of the lifestyle that Wales and his friends pursued in the past. The contrast between the lavish and carefree lifestyle of the past and the more sober and responsible present serves to highlight the theme of the consequences of excess and the need for personal growth and change.

			===Feminist===
			One aspect of the story that can be analyzed from a feminist perspective is the portrayal of the female characters. Marion, Honoria's aunt and guardian, is depicted as a strong and responsible woman who is skeptical of Charlie's ability to provide a stable and responsible environment for Honoria. However, she is also shown to be heavily influenced by her husband, Lincoln, who is depicted as domineering and controlling. This portrayal suggests that Marion is limited by traditional gender roles and expectations, and that her ability to make decisions and assert her own agency is constrained by the expectations and desires of the men in her life.

			Another aspect of the story that can be analyzed from a feminist perspective is the portrayal of the relationship between Charlie and Honoria. Despite his flaws, Charlie is shown to be a loving and devoted father who is deeply committed to his daughter. However, his efforts to regain custody of Honoria are challenged by the interference of his former friends, who are depicted as lacking the sense of responsibility and commitment that comes with family ties. This portrayal suggests that traditional gender roles and expectations play a role in shaping the relationships between men and women, and that men may be held to different standards when it comes to matters of family.

			===Psychological===
			One aspect of the story that can be analyzed from a psychological perspective is the portrayal of Charlie's struggles with addiction and the impact that it has on his mental health and relationships. Throughout the story, Charlie is depicted as struggling with his addiction to alcohol, and it is implied that this struggle has had a negative impact on his ability to be a responsible and caring father. Charlie's addiction can be seen as a coping mechanism for the trauma and stress that he has experienced, such as the loss of his fortune and his wife during the stock market crash of 1929.

			Another aspect of the story that can be analyzed from a psychological perspective is the portrayal of the relationships between the characters and the ways in which they cope with and react to the challenges that they face. For example, Marion and Lincoln are depicted as skeptical of Charlie's ability to provide a stable and responsible environment for Honoria, and their mistrust and skepticism can be seen as a coping mechanism for their own feelings of insecurity and uncertainty. Similarly, the interference of Charlie's former friends, who are depicted as living a reckless and extravagant lifestyle, can be seen as a manifestation of their own insecurities and fears about the future.

	==Comparisons To The Author's Life==		==Comparisons To The Author's Life==

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 ===The passage of time and the need for change===
 The story follows Wales's journey as he tries to move past his past mistakes and rebuild his life, and it explores the theme of the importance of change and personal growth.
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	"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1930. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931.		"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1930. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931. "Babylon Revisited" tells the tale of Charles Wales, a former stockbroker who is trying to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, after a period of financial and personal turmoil. Set in the aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929, the story follows Wales as he navigates the challenges and setbacks of trying to rebuild his life and relationships, all while struggling with his addiction to alcohol. Through Wales's journey, Fitzgerald explores themes of excess and addiction, the importance of family and relationships, and the need for personal growth and change.

	==Characters==		==Characters==

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	==Themes==		==Themes==
	~~One [[theme]] of this story is Charlie's struggle to prove to everyone that he has overcome his drinking and partying habit. Some passages~~ in ~~the story indicate that he may not be over his drinking because when he comes back to town he goes straight back to the bar.~~ "~~Charlie's charter seems to have an up and down roller coster effect.~~"		There are several themes in "Babylon Revisited," including:

	~~Another~~ theme of the story ~~is guilt~~ and ~~innocence~~. Throughout the story Charlie ~~struggle~~ with his sense of guilt over his wife's death, losing his daughter ~~custody~~ and ~~spend years by drinking alcohol. He punish himself. "I spoiled this city~~ for ~~myself. I didn~~'~~t realize it, but the days came along one after another,~~ and ~~then two years were gone~~, and ~~everything was gone~~ and ~~I was gone~~.~~"(25)~~		===The consequences of excess===
			The story explores the destructive effects of the reckless and extravagant lifestyle that Wales and his friends pursued during the height of the stock market boom.

			===The impact of the stock market crash of 1929===
			The story is set in the aftermath of the crash, and Wales's financial and personal struggles are a result of the economic and social upheaval caused by the event.

			===The dangers of addiction===
			Wales's struggle with alcohol addiction is a central theme of the story, and it serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of addiction and the importance of seeking help and support. Charlie struggles to prove to everyone that he has overcome his drinking and partying habit. Some passages in the story indicate that he may not be over his drinking because when he comes back to town he goes straight back to the bar.

			===The importance of family and relationships===
			The story explores the theme of family and the bonds of love and responsibility that exist between parents and children. It also touches on the theme of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption and renewal. Throughout the story Charlie struggles with his sense of guilt over his wife's death and losing custody of his daughter.

			===The passage of time and the need for change===
			The story follows Wales's journey as he tries to move past his past mistakes and rebuild his life, and it explores the theme of the importance of change and personal growth.

	==Comparisons To The Author's Life==		==Comparisons To The Author's Life==

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	==Plot==		==Plot==
	~~“Babylon Revisited”~~ is ~~about Charlie~~ Wales ~~attempting~~ to ~~correct his past and~~ regain custody of his daughter. ~~He has~~ to ~~overcome~~ his ~~drinking~~ addiction and ~~try~~ to ~~regain~~ his ~~wealth~~. ~~He returns~~ to ~~Paris from Prague to try and convince his sister-in-law, who has~~ custody of his daughter, ~~that he had changed so that she would sign over custody~~ of ~~his daughter~~ to him. ~~Charlie has~~ to ~~stay from~~ the ~~bar~~ and ~~liquor~~ to prove that he has changed. ~~"The story shows that self motivation can take you~~ a ~~long way where you're on~~ the ~~road to recovery~~.~~"{{cn}}~~		"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald that tells the story of Charles Wales, a former stockbroker who is trying to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, after a period of financial and personal turmoil.

			At the beginning of the story, Wales is living in Paris and is trying to get his life back on track after losing his fortune and his wife during the stock market crash of 1929. Despite his efforts, Wales is still struggling with his addiction to alcohol and is trying to rebuild his relationships with his family and former friends.

			Wales is determined to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, who is currently being cared for by her aunt, Marion, and her uncle, Lincoln. However, Marion and Lincoln are skeptical of Wales's ability to provide a stable and responsible environment for Honoria, and they are hesitant to allow him to take her back.

			As Wales tries to persuade Marion and Lincoln to allow him to regain custody of Honoria, he is faced with a series of challenges and setbacks, including his own struggles with alcohol and the interference of his former friends, who are still living the reckless and extravagant lifestyle that he left behind.

			Despite these challenges, Wales is ultimately able to prove to Marion and Lincoln that he has changed and is capable of being a responsible and caring father. In the end, he is able to regain custody of Honoria and begins a new life with her, leaving behind the excesses and excesses of the past.

	==Themes==		==Themes==

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	==Themes==		==Themes==
	One [[theme]] of this story is Charlie's struggle to prove to everyone that he has overcome his drinking and partying habit. Some passages in the story indicate that he may not be over his drinking because when he comes back to town he goes straight back to the bar. "Charlie's charter seems to have an up and down roller coster effect."		One [[theme]] of this story is Charlie's struggle to prove to everyone that he has overcome his drinking and partying habit. Some passages in the story indicate that he may not be over his drinking because when he comes back to town he goes straight back to the bar. "Charlie's charter seems to have an up and down roller coster effect."

			Another theme of the story is guilt and innocence. Throughout the story Charlie struggle with his sense of guilt over his wife's death, losing his daughter custody and spend years by drinking alcohol. He punish himself. "I spoiled this city for myself. I didn't realize it, but the days came along one after another, and then two years were gone, and everything was gone and I was gone."(25)

	==Comparisons To The Author's Life==		==Comparisons To The Author's Life==

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	"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1930. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931. ''The Saturday Evening Post'' is an American magazine founded in 1821. They are known for publishing great stories such as Little Lulu, The Crime at Blanding and The Custody of the Pumpkin. They are headquartered in Indianapolis.		"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1930. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931.

	==Characters==		==Characters==

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	"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931.		"Babylon Revisited" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1930. It first appeared in ''The Saturday Evening Post'' on February 21, 1931. ''The Saturday Evening Post'' is an American magazine founded in 1821. They are known for publishing great stories such as Little Lulu, The Crime at Blanding and The Custody of the Pumpkin. They are headquartered in Indianapolis.

	==Characters==		==Characters==

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	==Characters==		==Characters==
	===Charlie Wales===		===Charlie Wales===
	Charlie Wales, 35, the story’s protagonist, has come to Paris from Prague to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, from his sister-in-law.		Charlie Wales, 35,{{sfn\|Fitzgerald\|2002\|p=7}} the story’s protagonist, has come to Paris from Prague to regain custody of his daughter, Honoria, from his sister-in-law.

	=== Helen Wales ===		=== Helen Wales ===
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	The parallels are quite obvious between the protagonist’s life and that of the author -- spending beyond his means, drinking to excess, and losing his child to another family. Though Fitzgerald’s wife died years after his own death, it could be argued that the parallel between his life and the death of Charlie Wales’s wife comes when Zelda had her affair.{{cn}} While the guilt he may have felt over his wife straying is not known, it is known that after that affair the marriage had essentially ended. It suffered a metaphoric death.		The parallels are quite obvious between the protagonist’s life and that of the author -- spending beyond his means, drinking to excess, and losing his child to another family. Though Fitzgerald’s wife died years after his own death, it could be argued that the parallel between his life and the death of Charlie Wales’s wife comes when Zelda had her affair.{{cn}} While the guilt he may have felt over his wife straying is not known, it is known that after that affair the marriage had essentially ended. It suffered a metaphoric death.

			==Citations==
			{{Reflist}}

	==Works Cited==		==Works Cited==

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	* Bruccoli, Matthew J. “A Brief Life of Fitzgerald” F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Life in Letters Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli. New York: Scribners, 1994. University of South Carolina F. Scott Fitzgerald Centenary. 4 Dec. 2003 <http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/biography.html>		* Bruccoli, Matthew J. “A Brief Life of Fitzgerald” F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Life in Letters Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli. New York: Scribners, 1994. University of South Carolina F. Scott Fitzgerald Centenary. 4 Dec. 2003 <http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/biography.html>
	* ~~Sipiora, Phillip~~. "Babylon Revisited." Reading and Writing about Literature. ~~New Jersey:~~ Upper Saddle ~~River~~, ~~2002.~~		* {{Cite book
			\| last = Fitzgerald
			\| first = F. Scott
			\| date = 2002
			\| chapter = Babylon Revisited
			\| title = Reading and Writing about Literature
			\| editor-last = Sipiora
			\| editor-first = Phillip
			\| publisher = Prentice Hall
			\| location = Upper Saddle Creek, NJ
			\| pages = 6-18
			}}
	{{refend}}		{{refend}}