The Robber Bride | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. In Chapter 1, who is the antagonist of the story and what helps identify that character as the villain?

In Chapter 1, the antagonist of the story is Zenia, and the imagery of war, disaster, and turbulence associated with her name makes it clear Zenia will be the villain of this story. Also, Tony, the narrator, makes it clear that Zenia lies and that she is "bad business," which are behaviors associated with a villain instead of a hero.

2. Why is Tony a suitable narrator/chronicler of Zenia's story?

Tony is a suitable narrator/chronicler of Zenia's story because she is a historian by profession. Since she deals with biographies and historical data on a regular basis in her job, she is able to write a competent history of Zenia. Tony also knows Zenia personally, so her account will be a primary source...
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