Chapter 17

Fanfiction
Title:	Chapter 17
Author(s):	Kizzykat
Date(s):	09-06-09
Length:	4733 words
Genre:	missing scene
Fandom:	Mary Renault
External Links:	archived on ff.net
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"Chapter 17" is a short story by Kizzykat based on Mary Renault's 1953 novel The Charioteer. The story describes events immediately after the final chapter, in which Laurie discovered that Ralph intends suicide.

Synopsis

Now, Laurie and Ralph must talk; but can they clarify their feelings without further misunderstanding?

Background

In order that readers understand the import of the story, Kizzykat has taken a full prefatory page to summarize the plot of The Charioteer and quote its final lines. In addition, the story opens with a Phaedrus-inspired passage about Plato's image of the Charioteer, parallelling the conclusion to the novel.

Comments

"Chapter 17" has received only a few reviews, including the following:

• "A worthy follow up chapter indeed. Brilliantly written and thoughtfully handled. Your love and understanding of the characters shines through."—comment by Gillian Middleton