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Appointment in Samarra Study Guide

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by John O'Hara
About 92 pages (27,468 words)
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Appointment in Samarra Study Guide consists of approx. 92 pages of summaries and analysis on Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara. Browse the literature study guide below:

  Introduction

  Author Biography

  Plot Summary

  Chapter Summaries & Analysis

A few hours after midnight on Christmas morning, Lute Fliegler wakes up wanting his wife, Irma. For a moment, he thinks about letting her sleep, because he knows she worked very hard to get ready for Christmas and is probably exhausted. However, he also knows Irma loves Christmas. Although she says three children are enough, she would probably risk it, because Christmas puts her in a good mood. Finally, Lute gives in to the temptation to wake her. Afterward, when Lute is asleep, the story shifts from the mind of Lute to the mind of Irma. (read more)
      Chapter 1, Part 1
      Chapter 1, Part 2
      Chapter 1, Part 3
      Chapter 2, Part 1
      Chapter 2, Part 2
      Chapter 2, Part 3
      Chapter 3, Part 1
      Chapter 3, Part 2
      Chapter 3, Part 3
      Chapter 3, Part 4
      Chapter 3, Part 5
      Chapter 4, Part 1
      Chapter 4, Part 2
      Chapter 5
      Chapter 6
      Chapter 7
      Chapter 8
      Chapter 9
      Chapter 10

  Characters

  Themes

  Style

  Historical Context

  Critical Overview

  Criticism

      Critical Essay #1
      Critical Essay #2
      Critical Essay #3

  Topics for Further Study

  Compare & Contrast

  What Do I Read Next?

  For Further Study

  Sources

  Copyright Information

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