The Robber Bride | 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.

Onset, Chapter 1 Abstract

* Tony wants to tell the story of Zenia's life and searches for a starting point.

The Toxique, Chapters 2-16 Abstract

* Since Zenia lied so much, Tony isn't sure which of Zenia's many accounts of herself is true.

Black Enamel, Chapters 17-27 Abstract

* Tony wants to figure out...
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