The Master Builder | Overview & Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Act 1, Part 1 Abstract

* Brovik, Ragnar and Kaia work at their desks in Solness's office. Ragnar tells them he cannot stand working in the office any longer and Kaia and Ragnar suggests that he goes home. Brovnik says he will not go until he has spoken to his boss.
* Solness enters the...
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