# Little Caesar — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Little Caesar by W. R. Burnett.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/dedication.md): The author dedicates the book to his sons, Jimmy and Bill, aged eight and seven, who prefer King Kong.
- [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/epigraph.md): The epigraph presents a Machiavellian warning about the natural law of self-preservation and the inevitable consequences of one's actions, foreshadowing the novel's themes of crime and consequence.
- [Little Caesar Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/little-caesar.md): The chapter introduces Rico, a small-time gangster with big ambitions, as he navigates the criminal underworld of Chicago. It sets the stage for his rise through violence and betrayal, establishing key relationships and 
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-i.md): Sam Vettori and his crew, including Rico, Otero, Tony Passa, and Joe Massara, plan the robbery of the Casa Alvarado on New Year's Eve. Tensions simmer as Rico distrusts Joe, and Vettori warns against unnecessary violence
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-ii.md): Sam Vettori reflects on his capable crew—Rico, Otero, Joe Massara, and Tony—while enjoying spaghetti and wine in his office. After dealing with a minor disturbance from some Irish toughs, he meets with Scabby, his inform

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- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-i-vi.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-ii-vii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-iii.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iii-vii.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-iv-vi.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-v-v.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vi-vii.md)
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-i.md)
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-ii.md)
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-iv.md)
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_caesar_se/chapters/part-vii-vi.md)

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