Chapter 7 Summary

Pete takes Maggie to the theater. It is her first time there, and she sees many new things. She hears the music from the orchestra and sees the people all around her. Pete is very gracious and attentive to Maggie. Maggie is enthralled with the performance, but Pete just drinks his beer and watches Maggie. Meanwhile, Maggie is full of excitement and forgets all about her dull life and job. When the performances are over, Pete walks Maggie home and expects a kiss. With a smile, she turns and goes up the stairs home.

Chapter 7 Analysis

In a short time, Pete transports Maggie from her dull and dreary life and introduces her to the theater where a new world unfolds in front of her. She is so overwhelmed with the sights and sounds that she hardly pays any attention at all to Pete...