# McTeague — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for McTeague by Frank Norris.

- [McTeague](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/mcteague.md): The novel introduces McTeague, a slow-witted but strong dentist in San Francisco, and his daily life. He meets Trina Sieppe, who is brought to his office by her cousin Marcus Schouler for dental treatment. McTeague becom
- [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/i.md): McTeague's Sunday routine is established: a heavy meal, beer, sleep, and concertina playing. His friend Marcus Schouler visits, recounting a picnic where his cousin Trina fell and knocked out a tooth. McTeague's backgrou
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/ii.md): McTeague begins his work week, preparing gold fillings for his dental practice. He recalls an appointment with Miss Baker, a retired dressmaker, and reflects on the quiet romance between her and Old Grannis, who live in 
- [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/iii.md): McTeague is tormented by his desire for Trina and jealousy of Marcus Schouler. Maria Macapa collects junk from the flat's residents, stealing gold from McTeague and selling the junk to Zerkow. Zerkow becomes obsessed wit
- [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/iv.md): McTeague confesses his love for Trina to Marcus Schouler, who initially struggles with his own feelings for her but ultimately renounces his claim in a dramatic act of friendship. The two friends celebrate their bond wit

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- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/v.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [Marriage and Domesticity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/x.md)
- [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xvi.md)
- [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xvii.md)
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xviii.md)
- [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xix.md)
- [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xx.md)
- [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xxi.md)
- [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xxii.md)

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