The Blue Sword | 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.

Chapter One Abstract

* Angharad Crewe, known as Harry, is sent to Istan upon the death of her father. Her new home with Lady Amelia and Sir Charles is nicer than her old one.
* Harry's brother, Richard, had asked Sir Charles what to do with her when their father died.
* Richard worries...
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