The Ugly American Essay

William J. Lederer

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Author Biography

Plot Summary

+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapter 1, "Lucky, Lucky Lou #1"

Chapter 2, "Lucky, Lucky Lou #2"

Chapter 3, "Nine Friends"

Chapter 4, "Everybody Loves Joe Bing"

Chapter 5, "Confidential and Personal"

Chapter 6, "Employment Opportunities Abroad"

Chapter 7, "The Girl Who Got Recruited"

Chapter 8, "The Ambassador and the Working Press"

Chapter 9, "Everyone Has Ears"

Chapter 10, "The Ragtime Kid"

Chapter 11, "The Iron of War"

Chapter 12, "The Lessons of War"

Chapter 13, "What Would You Do If You Were President?"

Chapter 14, "How to Buy an American Junior Grade"

Chapter 15, "The Six-Foot Swami from Savannah"

Chapter 16, "Captain Boning, USN"

Chapter 17, "The Ugly American"

Chapter 18, "The Ugly American and the Ugly Sarkhanese"

Chapter 19, "The Bent Backs of Chang 'Dong"

Chapter 20, "Senator, Sir..."

Chapter 21, "The Sum of Tiny Things"

Chapter 22, "A Factual Epilogue"

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Critical Overview

+Essays

Criticism

Critical Essay #1

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What Do I Read Next?

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The Ugly American Essay

William J. Lederer

This Study Guide consists of approximately 76 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Ugly American.