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On The Beat

By Jimmy2
  • And so it begins

    And so it begins
    Jack and gang first meet eachother. Kerouac and Burroughs write novel together "And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks."
  • Time passes

    Time passes
    as time passes the beats are taking their time in making any big differences in society. they dont have many influential uprisings for a few years. Waiting to pounce at the right time.
  • The Start of Something New

    The Start of Something New
    Renowned writer Jack Kerouac publishes his book. A piece of liturature that would change the United States of America forever.
  • The Start of a Journey

    The Start of a Journey
    Sal has split up with his wife and meets the hero-like Dean Moriarty. They become friends and Sal admires Dean and his high energy.
  • The Arrival

    The Arrival
    Sal gets on his way to Denver where he intends to meet up with Dean and the gang. Hitch hikes all the way there. Gets drunk with his friends.
  • Trying to be a good Friend

    Trying to be a good Friend
    Sal watches Remi lose all his money at the racetrack.
    Sal agrees to be on his best behavior for Remi’s stepfather, but doesn't. Dissapoints REmi's stepfather.
  • Taking steps forward

    Taking steps forward
    Sal realizes that Camille and Galatea are friends, and starts to realize that these women are actually people, with feelings and everything. He and Dean decide to go to Italy after having a Relationship role switch.
  • old men together

    old men together
    Before Sal leaves New York, he and Dean make plans to be old together. Sal leaves New York. He doesn’t feel like he belongs anywhere. He meets Henry Glass, who is like Dean in some ways though not like Dean in many others.
  • Ginsberg Starts trouble

    Ginsberg Starts trouble
    Ginsberg organizes Six Gallery Reading in San Francisco many authors as well as Ginsberg and his own reading of Howl, Kerouac cheering them all on.