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, The Emperor, pg.
1-15 Abstract * The novel opens with a quote from Medea. * The
narrator talks about his and the country's love for Napoleon,
and Napoleon's love for chicken. * The narrator is Napoleon's
servant, and serves him his chicken. * Napoleon likes his
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