F. Scott Fitzgerald's Babylon Revisited

Babylon Revisited Literary Analysis In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story Babylon Revisited the narrator, Charlie Wales, arrives in Paris at his old stomping ground in hopes to regain custody of his daughter Honoria. As a former “party boy” he sets out to prove to Marion, his sister-in-law, that he has become a new man; however, he keeps bumping into his past demons. Before custody is agreed to be turned over to Charlie, Lincoln Peters, Charlie’s brother-in-law, states,” I think the main point for her is whether she has confidence in you or not.” It becomes evident that the Peters should have confidence in him because the reform of Charlie Wales is sincere. In the city full of all his demons the reformed Charlie tries to stay on the right track. The first few lines of the story start out by Charlie questioning the
When he consents guardianship he was trying to do what he thought would be best for Honoria. Helen and Charles had been getting along poorly and Charles was put in a sanitarium. He knew that the two were in no shape to raise their daughter. He did the selfless thing and signed over custody to stable, responsible people who they could trust to raise their child. Charlie has quit drinking and reestablished himself as a successful businessman in Prague. Charlie pleads with Marion by saying, “If we wait much longer I’ll lost Honoria’s childhood and my chance for a home. I’ll simply lose her, don’t you see?” Charlie is worried about losing time with his daughter and missing out on all the chances he is to make memories. Having a permanent home for Hornoria is important to him. He also demonstrates his love for his daughter when he questions her about her mother. He lets her know that her mom did love her very much and makes sure that she has a picture to remember her mother by. I think by making sure she remembers her mother this shows selflessness on his