Gadsby, Part XXVIII summary
Part XXVIII of 43 · 3 min to read the part
In XXVIII, Sarah asks Tom Young to let her join a musical group abroad with Doris and Virginia Adams, hoping to comfort soldiers and find Paul. Tom refuses because he considers singing less important than hospital work, and Doris reports that her father also refuses.
What happens
- Disturbing newspaper news upsets Sarah, who stays with Tom Young while Paul is abroad.
- Sarah explains that her singing trio wants to join musicians sailing abroad and bring familiar sounds to soldiers.
- She hopes to find Paul and suggests staying with the hospital unit Kathlyn discusses joining.
- Tom firmly refuses permission and dismisses singing as less important than Kathlyn’s work.
- After an hour together, Sarah phones Doris, whose father also refuses permission.
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What to notice
Tom’s judgment explains his refusal. It contrasts Sarah’s belief in musical service with his narrower view of useful wartime work.
Quick check
Why does Sarah hope to join the musicians abroad?
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