Short Story Babylon Revisited

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In the short story, “Babylon Revisited”, I believe, Charlie, should keep his daughter, Honoria. Honoria clearly wants to be with her father. She states, "Daddy, I want to come and live with you," within the story. It’s also apparent throughout that Charlie’s main concern is getting his child back in his possession. He says, “But he wanted his child, and nothing was much good now, beside that fact.” Charlie is capable of providing, and supplying needs for Honoria without question. For example, "I suppose you can give her more luxuries than we can," said Marion. So, not only can Charlie provide, but he can provide more than basic needs.

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