To Cuba and Back · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author dedicates the narrative of his short absence to the Gentlemen of the Saturday Club.
What happens
The author dedicates the narrative of his short absence to the Gentlemen of the Saturday Club.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The narrative climax occurs in the juxtaposition of the trivial, universal Cuban habit of smoking—where a dyin…
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- Saturday
The Gentlemen of the Saturday Club are the dedicatees of the narrative.
Key passages
“To the Gentlemen of the Saturday Club, this narrative of a short absence from home and from their society, is dedicated.”
This account of a brief trip away from home and the Saturday Club is offered to its members.
The dedication establishes the intended audience and the context of the journey.
