F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Babylon Revisited"
1
Explain the significance of the title. Why does Fitzgerald refer to Babylon?
2
Fitzgerald juxtaposes two couples -- Lorraine and Dunc, and Lincoln and Marion. What does he try to suggest through this juxtaposition? How do Charlie and Helen fit in with the comparison?
3
Fitzgerald alludes to some actual historical and cultural events. How is this a commentary about the story's time and place?
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