John Irving

First published: 1985

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Table of Contents

Literary Elements
• Setting
• Character List
• Conflict
• Short Summary (Synopsis)
• Themes
• Mood
• John Irving - Biography
• Literary / Historical Information

Chapter Summaries with Notes / Analysis
• Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Belonged to St. Clouds
• Chapter 2 - The Lord's Work
• Chapter 3 - Princes of Maine, Kings of New England
• Chapter 4 - Young Dr. Wells
• Chapter 5 - Homer Breaks a Promise
• Chapter 6 - Ocean View
• Chapter 7 - Before the War
• Chapter 8 - Opportunity Knocks
• Chapter 9 - Over Burma
• Chapter 10 - Fifteen Years
• Chapter 11 - Breaking the Rules


Overall Analysis
• Character Analysis
• Plot Structure Analysis
• Themes - Theme Analysis
• Point of View
• Quotes / Quotations and Analysis

Questions
• Study Questions / Multiple Choice Quiz
• Answer Key
• Discussion Questions
• Essay Topics - Book Report Ideas