Ragtime Chapter 8 Summary

  • Workers of the world, unite! Evelyn goes with Tateh and Little Girl to a socialist rally. At the meeting we're introduced to the famous socialist and anarchist Emma Goldman, who's giving a big speech.
  • During her speech, Emma recognizes Evelyn Nesbit. Knowing Evelyn's history, she makes comments comparing marriage with prostitution.
  • The police show up and a riot breaks out. Tateh understands Emma's comments about Evelyn and takes off, disgusted with her. Luckily, Emma rescues Evelyn and takes her to a local boardinghouse. Mother's Younger Brother, the stalker, follows them there.
  • Emma talks with Evelyn about socialist ideas, before getting her to take off her clothes and agree to a massage. In the closet, Mother's Younger Brother relieves himself sexually, but can't stay in the closet as he climaxes. Oh, eww. Ewwwww.