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Revolutionary Road

Richard Yates

Revolutionary Road

Richard Yates

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Revolutionary Road Part 3, Chapters 1-5 Summary & Analysis

Part 3, Chapter 1 Summary

Frank and April begin a long process of deciding what to do about Europe. Frank uses everything at his disposal to win April over to the idea of staying where they are. He even questions her emotional stability, citing episodes from her childhood. He recommends she should see an analyst, which the money from his new job will pay for.

Frank and April meet with John Givings again. He wonders about the kids since he’s never seen Frank and April’s children, though he has heard of them. The meeting doesn’t go as well as the first one. John is agitated and wants advice and help finding a lawyer. Howard is forced to abort the meeting and escort John away.

That evening, Frank and April discuss her emotional state. April agrees to see someone. He suggests they tell others about their change in plans. He decides not to go to work so he can be around to reassure April.

Part 3, Chapter 2 Summary

Their children are the first to learn about Frank and April’s plans to stay put. They then tell the Campbells. Milly is happy, but Shep is torn. He had been working hard to get April out of his thoughts, but with the news that they’re staying, that effort collapses.

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