The Public Image | 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 1 Abstract

* Annabel Christopher moves to Rome with Frederick, her screen writer husband and baby.

Chapter 2 Abstract

* Although trained as actors, no one had great success until Frederick writes "The House on the Piazza," starring Annabel as English-Lady - Tiger.

Chapter 3 Abstract

* The marriage is shaky and Annabel...
(read more)