Chapters 1-3 Summary

A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle is the story of almost-sixteen-year-old Vicky who comes to Seven Bay Island for her annual summer visit. This time, instead of spending two weeks like usual, her family is staying for much longer since her grandfather is dying. With three different young men interested in her, Vicky is thrown into a whirlwind of emotion as she deals with relationships, life, and death.

Chapter 1. Vicky attends the funeral of a family friend. Commander Rodney died of a heart attack while trying to save a rich, young boy from drowning. Her grandfather officiates the funeral, since he is standing in for the regular minister who is on vacation. Vicky observes the joy in her grandfather as he talks about life after death. He pushes aside the plastic grass and other fake elements of the death...