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Book 1 Chapter 1 -Clyde Griffith main character (age 12) -setting: Kansas City 1920’s -3 siblings -family works for the missionary -family preaches/sings to people on the street -Clyde does not want to do this with his family anymore (he is embarrassed) -does not understand why parents praise God if they are poor and are not ever helped by God -he wants to be like other boys his age and stay home -very uncomfortable with this situation all together -rebels against family’s beliefs Book 1 Chapter 2 -family moves around from place to place for missionary work -clyde uneducated -Clyde envies the rich and his rich uncle -he wants to be educated and be rich one day -he wants to do real work, not sing on the street Book 1 Chapter 3 -clyde has a sister named Esta (age 15) -she runs away -she runs away with an actor she was dating because she was not interested in the work her family did anymore and wanted to get away -inspires Clyde to want to run away Book 1 Chapter 4 -Clyde becomes even more unsatisfied with his life -finds a job at the soda shop -envies the customers -quits job due to lack of money and looks for new work Book 1 Chapter 5 -Hotel Green-Davidson -Mr. Squires hires him as a bellhop -gets paid more money here than at soda shop -Clyde pleased with himself Book 1 Chapter 6 -Clyde is finally happy with his life -learns quickly and very dedicated -notices then rich men and women drinking and having a good time -Clyde wants this for his life Book 1 Chapter 7Show MoreRelatedOpening a Nightclub for the Over 21 Crowd1418 Words   |  6 Pagesdance, to stay opened after 2 a.m. and other things. 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