Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 266-269) Summary and Analysis

Toby tries to spend more time with Pearl, because she feels abandoned by Rosemary. While they are eating lunch on the bleachers by the football field, Pearl tells Toby that she will be going to Seattle that weekend with Dwight. Dwight says he wants to see Norma. Pearl knows he wants to see Rosemary and will use her as ammunition to get what he wants from Rosemary.

After midnight on the night that Dwight and Pearl leave, Toby and Chuck drive to Chinook. Chuck waits in the car while Toby goes inside. Toby goes to the refrigerator, pours himself some milk and makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Then he turns on all the lights and takes a look around. He reads Pearl's diary, which is the same as the...