Summary

In "On the Morality of Murder in Hamlet," Gabriel starts renting a flat for his final year in school. He tries keeping up with his dissertation deadlines, though he has several court cases to attend. His supervising professor understands his situation, giving him hope (270). One day, Gabriel receives a letter from Kaos. Gabriel is moved by Kaos's handwriting. Gabriel does not begin his dissertation on morality in Hamlet until a week before it is due. Though he wants to do well, he keeps getting distracted by selling with his friends. Finally he submits his paper. Kaos is released just after. They hang out; Gabriel feels emotional about their friendship. He graduates shortly thereafter.

In "After Christmas," a year later, Gabriel starts trapping with Capo (281). Despite the way he is earning money, Gabriel spends more time at...