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Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Chapter
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What happens
Mr. Britling attempts to reverse his car after a minor mishap, explaining to Mr. Direck that he forgot to straighten the wheels, and they become stuck, waiting for help.
Characters to notice
- Mr. Britling
Attempts to reverse the car and explains the mishap to Mr. Direck.
- Mr. Direck
Gets out to help turn the wheel and then resumes his seat beside Mr. Britling.
Key passages
“Perhaps, said Mr. Britling without assurance, and after a little peaceful pause, I can reverse out of this.”
Mr. Britling hesitantly suggests he might be able to back the car out of its predicament.
Shows Mr. Britling's uncertainty and attempt to remedy the situation.
“It's the bicycle habit; the bicycle rights itself. One expects a car to do the same thing.”
Mr. Britling attributes the mistake to his habit from cycling, where the bike self-corrects, unlike a car.
Highlights Mr. Britling's reflective nature and the contrast between old and new technologies.