Chapter Summary And Analysis Of 'The Fledgling'
Chapter 1, "The Fledgling"
Chapter 1, "The Fledgling" Summary and Analysis
At the Windsor Hotel in Paris, the narrator admires himself in the mirror. He is a handsome young man in an airline pilot's uniform. Moments later, he receives another admiring glance from the checkout clerk who gladly cashes his Pan American World Airways paycheck for him. The young man leaves for the airport and, once there, he fills out a pink form granting him deadheading privileges on the next flight to Rome. Airport personnel address him as First Officer Frank Williams. In the cockpit, Williams is greeted by the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer as he takes his place in the jump seat.
At 30,000 feet, the pilot cordially allows Williams to take the controls for a few minutes.
The narrator's real name is Frank Abagnale, Jr., a con artist extraordinaire. Many readers will be familiar with the movie, Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank W. Abagnale. Frank is widely regarded as one of the most brazen con men in history. In the six-year span of his criminal career, Frank's cons earn him millions, most of which he blows on clothing, luxury …show more content…
By fifteen, Frank is six feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. He looks like an adult compared to his delinquent friends, and he feels they lack sophistication. Frank drops his friends after they all get arrested for stealing a car. Frank Sr. uses his political clout to have the "mistake" expunged from his son's record. Frank buckles down at school and obtains a part-time job in a warehouse. His father is so impressed with this turnaround that he buys Frank a Ford. Frank fixes up the Ford, and with his newfound mobility, he discovers girls. Frank quickly realizes he needs more money if he is going to wine and dine his feminine conquests. He asks his father for a gasoline credit card and promises not to abuse his father's trust. Frank Sr. agrees and gives his son his Mobil
Chapter 1, "The Fledgling" Summary and Analysis
At the Windsor Hotel in Paris, the narrator admires himself in the mirror. He is a handsome young man in an airline pilot's uniform. Moments later, he receives another admiring glance from the checkout clerk who gladly cashes his Pan American World Airways paycheck for him. The young man leaves for the airport and, once there, he fills out a pink form granting him deadheading privileges on the next flight to Rome. Airport personnel address him as First Officer Frank Williams. In the cockpit, Williams is greeted by the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer as he takes his place in the jump seat.
At 30,000 feet, the pilot cordially allows Williams to take the controls for a few minutes.
The narrator's real name is Frank Abagnale, Jr., a con artist extraordinaire. Many readers will be familiar with the movie, Catch Me if You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank W. Abagnale. Frank is widely regarded as one of the most brazen con men in history. In the six-year span of his criminal career, Frank's cons earn him millions, most of which he blows on clothing, luxury …show more content…
By fifteen, Frank is six feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. He looks like an adult compared to his delinquent friends, and he feels they lack sophistication. Frank drops his friends after they all get arrested for stealing a car. Frank Sr. uses his political clout to have the "mistake" expunged from his son's record. Frank buckles down at school and obtains a part-time job in a warehouse. His father is so impressed with this turnaround that he buys Frank a Ford. Frank fixes up the Ford, and with his newfound mobility, he discovers girls. Frank quickly realizes he needs more money if he is going to wine and dine his feminine conquests. He asks his father for a gasoline credit card and promises not to abuse his father's trust. Frank Sr. agrees and gives his son his Mobil