Chapters 59-70 Summary and Analysis

Chapter 59

Ann marries Professor Breslow. Toomey believes that Ann is not terribly bright, somewhat frivolous and silly. Toomey meets Breslow and the men discuss the literature taught in Breslow's college courses.

Breslow also discusses Toomey's adventures in Europe and being arrested by the Nazis.

Chapter 60

Toomey becomes involved with Ralph Pembroke, a younger black man. The men have a relationship that is unhealthy. Ralph is combative. Toomey is aging and wants companionship. Ralph is often too militant for Toomey. Later, Toomey would realize that Ralph and Heinz would make a good pair.

Chapter 61

Toomey visits Domenico. Domenico is aging badly and does not take care of his health. He tells Toomey that his third wife has left him for another. Domenico is jaded and tired of Hollywood. He tells Toomey that he wants to write an opera.

Carlo is...