John T. Unger is taken to a secret party at the Rocky Mountains hosted by Percy Washington. There they discover Percy's father owns a diamond as large as the Ritz hotel that they must keep hidden at all costs. As the authorities close in, there is an air strike, escape under cover of night, and attempt to bribe God. This leads to a giant explosion. The three survivors - John, Percy and Kismine - make plans to live in Hades and keep the diamond's existence a secret.
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10.The diamond as big as the ritz by f. Scott Fitzgerald
11. EXPOSITION: John is off to prep school.
RISING ACTION: Percy's father has a diamond as big as the Ritz, and the
diamond must be hidden at all costs.
CLIMAX: An air strike, escape under cover of night, an attempt to
bribe God, and a giant explosion
FALLING ACTION: Kismine reveals the jewels.
RESOLUTION: The three survivors make plans to live and work in Hades.
12. POINT OF VIEW: THEMES:
3rd. P.S RELIGION
Washingtong State through the eyes of an
outsider.
WEALTH
VISIONS OF AMERICA
Cryptic message about youh YOUTH
FREEDOM