The Wasp Factory: A Novel Chapter Summary & Analysis - The Snake Park Summary

The Snake Park Summary

Frank checks out his Sacrifice Poles located throughout the island, finding them all in good order. He will not need to replenish them with the contents of his bag of heads and bodies. He had contemplated beginning another war but decides to put it off since Eric will be coming home. He would not want to interrupt the war in the middle of battle. Frank recollects building dams on the island to protect his father's house from fire. He remembers in meticulous detail how he constructed them. After eating lunch with his father, he learns that his father will be away for the day. He does not say where he is going but Frank suspects that it is to Inverness where his father conducts some mysterious business. Frank assumes his departure has something to do with Eric's eminent return. As...
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