The Ambersons Chapters of a Falling Fortune
A fragmented synopsis traces Major Amberson’s 1832 wealth creation and the rise of the Ambersons in Midland City, focusing on George Amberson Minafer’s courtship of Lucy Morgan, rival Eugene Morgan, family finances, and the looming social and financial decline culminating in Isabel and George’s abroad departure and a ruined estate.
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Amberson
Ambersona
Major Amberson
Amberson Avenue
Midland City
George
Lucy Morgan
Eugene Morgan
Bigbury
Eugene
Isabel
Wilbur Minafer
Lucy
Chapter XXL His decision to stay behind and not go
George tells Aunt Fanny he will not move to the new apartment with her. He plans to keep his mother’s room belongings and proposes she take over the little home. he expects someone else to share expenses. He reveals he will stay behind, unable to imagine others forming attachment to him.
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George
Morgan
Taabel
Eugene
Lucy
Fanny Minafer
Bigbury
Isabel
Fanny
George Amberson
Mother
Po Chalt
Aunt Fanny
Ozain
Headlight Company
Wilbur
Sam
Darkies
Grandfather
Georgie
Ameta Amberson
Ibrary
Frank
Old Frank
Headlight
Ola Frank
Tereie
Amberson
Despairing Aunt Fanny Plans Shared Life With Nephew
In a tense scene Aunt Fanny reveals her ruined finances after investing for a joint future, while nephew George weighs starting a new, risky path to support them both. He balks at a life with her, then seeks a practical job, and they outline the move to a cheaper home despite her optimism.
Chapter XXII Apprenticeship and a Sour Walk
George begins a six week apprenticeship earning fifteen dollars weekly, then twenty eight. Fanny settles happily, attends church Sundays while George walks. Sle finds the city ugly in early spring as he visits the derelict Amberson sites renamed Doogan Storage, reflecting loss and change.
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George
Fanny
Sle
Amberson Hotel
Amberson Opera House
Amberson
Amberson Block
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Doubleday, Page & Compek
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Lesbe
Geor
Amberson Minafer
Fred Inney
Bosgip
Amelia
Old Rank Sronson
George Rose
Amberson Boulevard
New Order
National Avenue
Tenth Street
Adams
Adler
Akers
Albertsmeyer
Alexander
Alfen
Ambrose
Ambuhl
Anderson
Andrews
Appenbasch
Archer
Arszman
Ashcraft
Austin
Arey
Allen
Fonny
Georgio Minofer
Georgie Minafer
Entrinee
Lisk
Leprotis
Reynolds Tobado
Prince Albert
P.A
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Annapolia
Claiborne
Baltimore
Washington
T. C. B. Howard
Me MM. Sennnren
G. R.&jl Hyde
Ughland &T
Grand Hapids
Mic
Agklour
W. A. Smith
Denton
Maryland
International Stocking
Norristown
Calvert C, Merriken
Denton, Md
Parker
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