# Gentlemen Prefer Blondes — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos.

- [Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Illuminating Diary of a Professional Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/gentlemen-prefer-blondes.md): The opening of the diary introduces Lorelei, a young woman who begins recording her life and adventures. She reflects on her relationships, her pursuit of material wealth, and her navigation of social circles, setting th
- [I: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/i-gentlemen-prefer-blondes.md): Lorelei begins her diary on March 16th, encouraged by a senator friend. She reflects on her relationship with Mr. Eisman, who educates her, and her desire to improve her mind. She recounts a quarrel with Dorothy over cal
- [II: Fate Keeps on Happening](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/ii-fate-keeps-on-happening.md): Lorelei and Dorothy sail to Europe on the Majestic. Lorelei is upset by the sight of a gentleman from her past, eventually revealed to be District Attorney Bartlett, who prosecuted her for shooting Mr. Jennings in Arkans
- [III: London Is Really Nothing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/iii-london-is-really-nothing.md): Lorelei and Dorothy arrive in London and find it less impressive than New York. Lorelei tries to educate Sir Francis Beekman (Piggie) in American ways by tricking him into thinking he sent her orchids. She also meets Fan
- [IV: Paris Is Devine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/iv-paris-is-devine.md): Lorelei and Dorothy explore Paris with a French viscount, visit the Eiffel Tower, tea at the Madrid, and Montmartre, but Lorelei finds French gentlemen less rewarding than American ones. She devises a scheme with Dorothy
- [V: The Central of Europe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/v-the-central-of-europe.md): Lorelei and Dorothy travel on the Oriental Express through Central Europe, where they encounter the famous Henry Spoffard. Lorelei attempts to impress him by presenting herself as an old-fashioned, moral girl, while worr
- [Brains Are Really Everything](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/vi-brains-are-really-everything.md): Lorelei schemes to become a movie star by financing a film about Dolly Madison, but panics when Dorothy sabotages her engagement to Henry by exaggerating her past. She rushes to catch Henry at the train station, smooths 

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