Brief Summary Of Pride And Prejudice Chapter 1-13
Book 3 Chapter 13 Griffiths will defend Clyde if he is innocent, but if he is guilty he will not defend him. This is because he does not want any of the drama of the murder to be on his family. He wants to keep their social status. He sends in Mr. Catchuman, to ask Clyde some questions, to see whether he is guilty or not. Griffiths will choose what lawyer to hire if any.
Book 3 Chapter 14 Mr. Catchuman goes to talk to Clyde, and Clyde lies to him. He denies everything. Mr. Catchuman hires a lawyer for Clyde. Alvin Belknap and Reuben Jephson are the lawyers that will represent Clyde during his trial. When Belknap, who is the lawyer incharge, talks to Clyde, CLyde confides in him some of the truth but not all of it. He claims that it was an …show more content…
accident. Belknap tells CLyde how it is, and tells him that he going to have a really hard time not being charged as guilty.
Book 3 Chapter 15 When the two lawyers discuss the case, they feel as though Clyde is going to most likely guilty in court, but Belknap feels as though Clyde might have been insane during the time of Robertas death, with everything that was going on. The lawyers want to claim that Clyde was insane. They feel as though that this will help in the court of law. If they can't get away with that, the two lawyers are going to try and find away around the bruises on Roberta’s face.
Book 3 Chapter 16 Because the Belknap and Jephson feel as though they will not be able to prove that Clyde is insane, they decide to come up with another way to get him to not be guilty. The story they are going to tell the judge, is that Clyde no longer wanted to be with Roberta, so he decided to take her up to the lake to talk to her about leaving her. But whenever Clyde actually got to spend some time with Roberta, he changed his mind about being with her. When they went out on the boat, and Clyde told her of the good news they both got too excited, and the boat tipped over. When the boat tipped over, Roberta hit her head on the camera, and Clyde got hit in the head with the boat. Whenever Clyde actually got ahold of himself, he was no longer able to help Roberta. He fled the scene because he was scared of being accused of murder.
Book 3 Chapter 17 The two lawyers try and change the location and the timing of the trial but they are unsuccessful. Mason ends up finding more evidence that proves that Clyde is guilty. Clydes daily also finds out about what he is being accused of. His mom knows he is innocent and has helped her out with alot of things. She decides to try and help him as much as possible, and she wants to send him money.
Book 3 Chapter 18 Clyde is told that he does not need to see his mother, and does not need her money. Clyde worries about the story that his lawyers want him to state that happened. He does not want to get the death sentence.
Book 3 Chapter 19 Clyde’s lawyers continue to want him to use the story they made up for him. Clyde gets very nervous at all of the people in the courtroom, especially when he sees Roberta's family. He is very concerned that he will act guilty when he begins to state his story.
Book 3 Chapter 20 The jury thinks they have enough evidence to announce Clyde as quickly. Mason shares some pretty clean evidence almost completely proving that Clyde is guilty. Mason brings up the point that he thinks that Clyde beat her before she hit the water.
Book 3 Chapter 21 There are many witnesses on the case that are for Roberta rather than Clyde. They talk about how amazing and nice she was. The man that Clyde asked for an abortion doctors reference, admits that Clyde asked him the reference. This brings around even more suspicion to Clyde.
Book 3 Chapter 22 Clyde is loses all hope. He knows he is going to be guilty. There are a ton of witnesses in the courtroom, that continue to make Clyde look guilty. The letters between Roberta and Clyde are read aloud. Also people that were around the lake at the time of the murder are there as witnesses too.
Book 3 Chapter 23 Belknap begins his side of the story to support Clyde. He states the story that they all agreed one. They mention the insanity of Clyde, and the evidence that is falsely leading them to believe that Clyde is a killer. Clyde is then put to the stand to be asked questions.
Book 3 Chapter 24 While being questioned, Clyde sticks to his story. Sometimes he messes up, and forgets some of the details of the story. For the most part his side of the story is told in a sad, forgiving way. But as the trial goes on he realizes how truly guilty he looks.
Book 3 Chapter 25 It is now Mason’s turn to question Clyde. He comes at Clyde full heartedly. He comes across as very strong, and has a lot of questions for Clyde. Some of the questions even begin to upset Clyde. They bring out evidence into the courtroom to show to Clyde. They also question him on the amount of money he had, and why he couldn't help save Roberta. Also they ask why he was still hanging out with Sondra after the fact, if he loved Roberta and she just died. He made Clyde look very suspicious, even more than he already did.
Book 3 Chapter 26 Clyde’s continue to defend him. When it is time for the jurors to make their decision, they all agree that he is guilty but one. When the one states that he does not agree, they all threaten him. Clyde is found guilty.
Book 3 Chapter 27 Clyde's mom desperately tries to make Clyde seem innocent back home. She later comes to visit him. Her trip is completely paid for by a newspaper company, that wants to keep interviewing her. The rich side of the Griffiths family wants nothing to do with the case of the trial.
Book 3 Chapter 28 Even with Clyde’s mom there to support him, he left to be charged as guilty. At the trial, the judge sentences him to prison, and he is given the death sentence.
Book 3 Chapter 29 Living in prison Clyde is absolutely miserable and cannot stop thinking about being sentenced to death. When his mom comes and visits him she states that Clydes lawyers are going to be everything in their power to get things fixed.
Book 3 Chapter 30 Clyde’s mom tries to raise money for him by going to different religious groups and begging for money. But she has to go home, because Clyde’s dad has gotten very sick. Clyde starts to realize that he is most likely going to get the death sentence eventually. He can't bear the conditions of prison. He makes a new friend named Miller Nicholson.
Book 3 Chapter 31 Most of the men that are in prison with Clyde begin to have their execution dates, and this include his new friend Miller. Clyde’s mom requests that a priest comes and talks to Clyde. His name is Reverend Duncan McMillan. He tells Clyde that his best bet is to pray to God and ask for forgiveness.
Book 3 Chapter 32 Clyde is questioning his whole life, and even God. He thinks about what he has done and how he actually is guilty. Time keeps passing by. He must keep prayin. Reverend Duncan McMillan continues to visit him. He also receives a letter from Sondra.
Book 3 Chapter 33 Clyde is beginning to give up hope on his life, and even more so getting out of prison. Reverend Duncan McMillan tells Clyde that the Court of Appeals decided that Clyde was definitely guilty. Reverend McMillan wants to try and fight it. Clyde is extremely depressed and sad, and he knows his life is over. He is supposed to be put to the electric charie between February and March.
Book 3 Chapter 34 Reverend Duncan McMillan and Clyde’s mom go to the governor to try and get Clyde out of jail, but there is nothing that he can do. Clyde feels as though God is not going to forgive him for his sins. Clyde is taken to the electric chair and dies. His family continues to walk the streets preaching the word of the Lord.
Setting
Time Period: The time period for the novel is during the 1900’s, or the twentieth century.
Locations:
The beginning of the book takes place in Kansa City, Mo. This is where Clyde and his family are originally from. Two other locations that are included in the different settings of the book are Chicago and New York. The most specific place in New York was Lycurgus, which is a town that Dreiser made up for the book.
Climax
Dramatic: The dramatic climax of the novel is when Clyde and Roberta are on the boat.
This is the dramatic climax because it is the highest emotional point. This is when Clyde decides to end Roberta’s life, and get her out of his life for good. This is the point in the story where the story line is at its highest peak, and create suspense.
Technical: The technical climax of the novel is the same as the dramatic, due to that fact that it is also the turning point in the book. Before the murder, it seems as though Clyde is getting to be where he actually wants to be in life with Sondra. Whenever he decides to kill Roberta, and get her out of his life, he end getting sentenced to the electric chair.
Themes
Social Influence vs. Personal Wants The theme, social influences vs. personal wants is used to show that people in society are not given a choice on what they are going to come to whenever they grow up. Whatever happens in their lives they have no control over. Everything is already planned out by fate. The things that will happen in their lives are already predetermined. For example Clyde is not able to decide what will really happen in his life. He does not have enough strength or power to go against God and decide his future. His death, and everything else that happened to him was already known by …show more content…
God.
Materialism
The theme materialistic is used to show how materialistic people were, and how much they desired but did not need.
An example of this is how Clyde originally grew up living only with the basic needs. They did not have much, but as soon as Clyde knew there was something better in the world, he began to fantasize about being on the other side. He wanted nothing more than to be of higher social class. He left his family, got a job, lied, and tried to associate himself with the rich as much as possible.
The American Dream This theme is used to show how every American had the dream to become rich, and have everything they ever wanted. In the novel, Clyde comes from a very poor family. He does not have much, and he truly does not want to be associated with them anymore. He is very materialistic and wants to be of higher social class. He has this dream, and he goes to far extends to get what he wants.
Social Class Distinction This theme is used to show how people made a big deal out of social status. During this time, you knew who was rich and who was poor, and it was very easy to tell who was who. In the novel, Clyde experiences both ends of the social classes. He grows up to a poor family, but once he begins to see how the other side lives, he becomes materialistic. He tries to associate himself with the rich class, such as the Finchley's, the Griffiths, and especially Sondra. Yet, his family his poor, and one of the women he had feelings for was
poor.
Corruption This theme is used to show how society and social influence can corrupt and change a person. An example of in this novel is how Clyde became corrupted with the desire to be of higher social class. This desire, and want became so intense that he even committed a murder. He thought that being rich and having friends was the best thing in life. He did not what amazing things he had in front of him because they were not materialistic the way he was. Because of this he was sent to jail, and was sent to the electric chair.
Literary Devices
Mood
Mournful: The novel is mournful due to the fact that Clyde has a lot of struggles in his life. He has to face many complications, and ends up being sent to the electric chair in the end.
Symbolism The bird: The bird is a piece of symbolism because the sound of its chirping overcomes Clyde, and makes him feel uncomfortable. It is almost as if the bird is making him feel bad about what he is having thought about as a warming. Clyde cannot see the bird, which makes the feeling even worse.
Characterization The author creates an image for Clyde with his actions. These actions can make the reader conclude that Clyde is a young man who has high hopes and dreams, is materialistic, and takes things too far.
Imagery “And then Clyde...swimming heavily, gloomily, and darkly to shore.” This quote is describing Clydes thoughts after Roberta falls out of the boat, and drowns. The words heavily, gloomily, and darkly emphasises the darkness and the shame. They show how Clyde truly feels inside.
Verbal Irony “At least all electricians charge enough.” This quote is from the doctor that Roberta went to try and get an abortion from. This is ironic because Roberta tries to tell the doctor that she needs to abortion because her husband is poor, and he is trying to say that how can he be poor when electricians charge so much money.
Foreshadowing “At least all electricians charge enough.” This quote is also foreshadowing that the doctor is not going to give Roberta an abortion. It is basically saying that he knows that she is lying and onan abortion because she isn't married.
Book 3 Chapter 14 Mr. Catchuman goes to talk to Clyde, and Clyde lies to him. He denies everything. Mr. Catchuman hires a lawyer for Clyde. Alvin Belknap and Reuben Jephson are the lawyers that will represent Clyde during his trial. When Belknap, who is the lawyer incharge, talks to Clyde, CLyde confides in him some of the truth but not all of it. He claims that it was an …show more content…
accident. Belknap tells CLyde how it is, and tells him that he going to have a really hard time not being charged as guilty.
Book 3 Chapter 15 When the two lawyers discuss the case, they feel as though Clyde is going to most likely guilty in court, but Belknap feels as though Clyde might have been insane during the time of Robertas death, with everything that was going on. The lawyers want to claim that Clyde was insane. They feel as though that this will help in the court of law. If they can't get away with that, the two lawyers are going to try and find away around the bruises on Roberta’s face.
Book 3 Chapter 16 Because the Belknap and Jephson feel as though they will not be able to prove that Clyde is insane, they decide to come up with another way to get him to not be guilty. The story they are going to tell the judge, is that Clyde no longer wanted to be with Roberta, so he decided to take her up to the lake to talk to her about leaving her. But whenever Clyde actually got to spend some time with Roberta, he changed his mind about being with her. When they went out on the boat, and Clyde told her of the good news they both got too excited, and the boat tipped over. When the boat tipped over, Roberta hit her head on the camera, and Clyde got hit in the head with the boat. Whenever Clyde actually got ahold of himself, he was no longer able to help Roberta. He fled the scene because he was scared of being accused of murder.
Book 3 Chapter 17 The two lawyers try and change the location and the timing of the trial but they are unsuccessful. Mason ends up finding more evidence that proves that Clyde is guilty. Clydes daily also finds out about what he is being accused of. His mom knows he is innocent and has helped her out with alot of things. She decides to try and help him as much as possible, and she wants to send him money.
Book 3 Chapter 18 Clyde is told that he does not need to see his mother, and does not need her money. Clyde worries about the story that his lawyers want him to state that happened. He does not want to get the death sentence.
Book 3 Chapter 19 Clyde’s lawyers continue to want him to use the story they made up for him. Clyde gets very nervous at all of the people in the courtroom, especially when he sees Roberta's family. He is very concerned that he will act guilty when he begins to state his story.
Book 3 Chapter 20 The jury thinks they have enough evidence to announce Clyde as quickly. Mason shares some pretty clean evidence almost completely proving that Clyde is guilty. Mason brings up the point that he thinks that Clyde beat her before she hit the water.
Book 3 Chapter 21 There are many witnesses on the case that are for Roberta rather than Clyde. They talk about how amazing and nice she was. The man that Clyde asked for an abortion doctors reference, admits that Clyde asked him the reference. This brings around even more suspicion to Clyde.
Book 3 Chapter 22 Clyde is loses all hope. He knows he is going to be guilty. There are a ton of witnesses in the courtroom, that continue to make Clyde look guilty. The letters between Roberta and Clyde are read aloud. Also people that were around the lake at the time of the murder are there as witnesses too.
Book 3 Chapter 23 Belknap begins his side of the story to support Clyde. He states the story that they all agreed one. They mention the insanity of Clyde, and the evidence that is falsely leading them to believe that Clyde is a killer. Clyde is then put to the stand to be asked questions.
Book 3 Chapter 24 While being questioned, Clyde sticks to his story. Sometimes he messes up, and forgets some of the details of the story. For the most part his side of the story is told in a sad, forgiving way. But as the trial goes on he realizes how truly guilty he looks.
Book 3 Chapter 25 It is now Mason’s turn to question Clyde. He comes at Clyde full heartedly. He comes across as very strong, and has a lot of questions for Clyde. Some of the questions even begin to upset Clyde. They bring out evidence into the courtroom to show to Clyde. They also question him on the amount of money he had, and why he couldn't help save Roberta. Also they ask why he was still hanging out with Sondra after the fact, if he loved Roberta and she just died. He made Clyde look very suspicious, even more than he already did.
Book 3 Chapter 26 Clyde’s continue to defend him. When it is time for the jurors to make their decision, they all agree that he is guilty but one. When the one states that he does not agree, they all threaten him. Clyde is found guilty.
Book 3 Chapter 27 Clyde's mom desperately tries to make Clyde seem innocent back home. She later comes to visit him. Her trip is completely paid for by a newspaper company, that wants to keep interviewing her. The rich side of the Griffiths family wants nothing to do with the case of the trial.
Book 3 Chapter 28 Even with Clyde’s mom there to support him, he left to be charged as guilty. At the trial, the judge sentences him to prison, and he is given the death sentence.
Book 3 Chapter 29 Living in prison Clyde is absolutely miserable and cannot stop thinking about being sentenced to death. When his mom comes and visits him she states that Clydes lawyers are going to be everything in their power to get things fixed.
Book 3 Chapter 30 Clyde’s mom tries to raise money for him by going to different religious groups and begging for money. But she has to go home, because Clyde’s dad has gotten very sick. Clyde starts to realize that he is most likely going to get the death sentence eventually. He can't bear the conditions of prison. He makes a new friend named Miller Nicholson.
Book 3 Chapter 31 Most of the men that are in prison with Clyde begin to have their execution dates, and this include his new friend Miller. Clyde’s mom requests that a priest comes and talks to Clyde. His name is Reverend Duncan McMillan. He tells Clyde that his best bet is to pray to God and ask for forgiveness.
Book 3 Chapter 32 Clyde is questioning his whole life, and even God. He thinks about what he has done and how he actually is guilty. Time keeps passing by. He must keep prayin. Reverend Duncan McMillan continues to visit him. He also receives a letter from Sondra.
Book 3 Chapter 33 Clyde is beginning to give up hope on his life, and even more so getting out of prison. Reverend Duncan McMillan tells Clyde that the Court of Appeals decided that Clyde was definitely guilty. Reverend McMillan wants to try and fight it. Clyde is extremely depressed and sad, and he knows his life is over. He is supposed to be put to the electric charie between February and March.
Book 3 Chapter 34 Reverend Duncan McMillan and Clyde’s mom go to the governor to try and get Clyde out of jail, but there is nothing that he can do. Clyde feels as though God is not going to forgive him for his sins. Clyde is taken to the electric chair and dies. His family continues to walk the streets preaching the word of the Lord.
Setting
Time Period: The time period for the novel is during the 1900’s, or the twentieth century.
Locations:
The beginning of the book takes place in Kansa City, Mo. This is where Clyde and his family are originally from. Two other locations that are included in the different settings of the book are Chicago and New York. The most specific place in New York was Lycurgus, which is a town that Dreiser made up for the book.
Climax
Dramatic: The dramatic climax of the novel is when Clyde and Roberta are on the boat.
This is the dramatic climax because it is the highest emotional point. This is when Clyde decides to end Roberta’s life, and get her out of his life for good. This is the point in the story where the story line is at its highest peak, and create suspense.
Technical: The technical climax of the novel is the same as the dramatic, due to that fact that it is also the turning point in the book. Before the murder, it seems as though Clyde is getting to be where he actually wants to be in life with Sondra. Whenever he decides to kill Roberta, and get her out of his life, he end getting sentenced to the electric chair.
Themes
Social Influence vs. Personal Wants The theme, social influences vs. personal wants is used to show that people in society are not given a choice on what they are going to come to whenever they grow up. Whatever happens in their lives they have no control over. Everything is already planned out by fate. The things that will happen in their lives are already predetermined. For example Clyde is not able to decide what will really happen in his life. He does not have enough strength or power to go against God and decide his future. His death, and everything else that happened to him was already known by …show more content…
God.
Materialism
The theme materialistic is used to show how materialistic people were, and how much they desired but did not need.
An example of this is how Clyde originally grew up living only with the basic needs. They did not have much, but as soon as Clyde knew there was something better in the world, he began to fantasize about being on the other side. He wanted nothing more than to be of higher social class. He left his family, got a job, lied, and tried to associate himself with the rich as much as possible.
The American Dream This theme is used to show how every American had the dream to become rich, and have everything they ever wanted. In the novel, Clyde comes from a very poor family. He does not have much, and he truly does not want to be associated with them anymore. He is very materialistic and wants to be of higher social class. He has this dream, and he goes to far extends to get what he wants.
Social Class Distinction This theme is used to show how people made a big deal out of social status. During this time, you knew who was rich and who was poor, and it was very easy to tell who was who. In the novel, Clyde experiences both ends of the social classes. He grows up to a poor family, but once he begins to see how the other side lives, he becomes materialistic. He tries to associate himself with the rich class, such as the Finchley's, the Griffiths, and especially Sondra. Yet, his family his poor, and one of the women he had feelings for was
poor.
Corruption This theme is used to show how society and social influence can corrupt and change a person. An example of in this novel is how Clyde became corrupted with the desire to be of higher social class. This desire, and want became so intense that he even committed a murder. He thought that being rich and having friends was the best thing in life. He did not what amazing things he had in front of him because they were not materialistic the way he was. Because of this he was sent to jail, and was sent to the electric chair.
Literary Devices
Mood
Mournful: The novel is mournful due to the fact that Clyde has a lot of struggles in his life. He has to face many complications, and ends up being sent to the electric chair in the end.
Symbolism The bird: The bird is a piece of symbolism because the sound of its chirping overcomes Clyde, and makes him feel uncomfortable. It is almost as if the bird is making him feel bad about what he is having thought about as a warming. Clyde cannot see the bird, which makes the feeling even worse.
Characterization The author creates an image for Clyde with his actions. These actions can make the reader conclude that Clyde is a young man who has high hopes and dreams, is materialistic, and takes things too far.
Imagery “And then Clyde...swimming heavily, gloomily, and darkly to shore.” This quote is describing Clydes thoughts after Roberta falls out of the boat, and drowns. The words heavily, gloomily, and darkly emphasises the darkness and the shame. They show how Clyde truly feels inside.
Verbal Irony “At least all electricians charge enough.” This quote is from the doctor that Roberta went to try and get an abortion from. This is ironic because Roberta tries to tell the doctor that she needs to abortion because her husband is poor, and he is trying to say that how can he be poor when electricians charge so much money.
Foreshadowing “At least all electricians charge enough.” This quote is also foreshadowing that the doctor is not going to give Roberta an abortion. It is basically saying that he knows that she is lying and onan abortion because she isn't married.