What is the summary of each chapter of the book Green days by the River?

Answer 1

Shell ultimately chooses duty over love. He ceases communication with his beloved Joan and allows Mr. Gidharee to completely control his life from that point forward. The novel ends with wedding preparations being made for Shell and Rosalie as his future father-in-law reassures him that everything will be alright.

Answer 2

The next week, still very angry, Mr. Ghidaree asks Shellie to accompany him to his plantation. He gives Shellie a watering can to water the plants while he goes at the other end of the field to pick some fruit. He tells his dogs to stay behind. All of a sudden the dogs attack Shellie. He scream for help but Mr. Ghidaree doesn't come until the dogs are finished savagely biting Shellie. Then he explains to Shellie why he had commanded the dogs to bite him. Because Shellie had led his daughter on, defiled her and lied to her. And because he touched her intimately he has to break up with Joan and when his daughter is eighteen he will have to marry Rosalie. He agrees and Mr. Ghidaree takes him to the hospital. Weeks later, after working hard on the plantation, he is resting under a tree, looking at the green scenery and at the river. He realizes that this is the place where it all began.

Shellie is adjusting to a new and strange environment. When his parents move to a new village he meets new girls. He is charmed by an Indian girl Rosalie Ghidaree and is flattered by his friendship of her father, who tacitly accepts him as a potential son-in-law. At the same time there is Joan, who is more cheerful and accessible. Joan is staying with the Lammy family for Christmas vacation. The last day of Joan's visit Shellie takes her to the Ghidaree plantation to show her the beautiful scenery. Carving each other names on a tree, they leave the plantation.

Three weeks into the New Year Shellie father dies of lung cancer. Days later he goes to see Joan, but she isn't home. He sits under a cashew tree and accpets his friend's and Rosalie's condolences. His friends take him out for a drink. He returns home at three o'clock in the morning. Weeks later, he decides to stop working for Mr.Ghidaree and to quit school. He is now working at the cocoa-field to help with the bills and to take care of his mother. His mother doesn't have to work overtime anymore. Rosalie is very jealous of him and Joan, because he is spending a lot of time with her.

Shellie is invited to a school party. While he is dancing to slow music with Rosalie, he realizes that he still likes her. He then leads her outside and deeply kisses and caresses her. Now Rosalie assumes that he is going to break-up with Joan. She goes to her plantation and relaxes under the apple tree. While getting up she unconsciously looks at the apple tree. She sees Shellie and Joan's initials carved on the tree. She looks at it disbelievingly. She runs home and tells her father everything. How she let him kiss and touch her, how he led her to believe that relationship with Joan was over.

Answer 3

Summary of chapter 11 and 12 in green days by the river

Answer 4

Summary on chapter 1 please

Answer 5

summary of chapter 10 green days by the river.

Answer 6

Chapters 16-18 Chapters 19-22 Chapters 23-24 and Epilogue Free Quiz Characters Objects/Places Themes Style Quotes Topics for Discussion. First book like this I have read and would love a part two to it. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Please try again Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. They become fast friends which soon develops into a boyfriend/girlfriend type relationship. The River by Gary Paulsen is the sequel to award winning novel, Hatchet. Guts. Growing up in the Caribbean (Jamaica) then moving away to spend most of my adult life in the United States, this novel really took me back. This book is wonderfully written and is able to encourage persons imagination to develop imaginary about the characters and environment from beginning to end. Before he leaves, Brian leaves a note stuck in the case of the radio in case anyone comes … Green Days by the River Film. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

He is the author of many novels, and books about the history of the Caribbean. When he is attacked by Mr. Gidharee's dogs followed by a veiled threat from Gidharee he realizes that he is playing a very dangerous game which must now come to an end. Either scripts and active content are not permitted to run or Adobe Flash Player version She think it is boring. Twitter to get awesome Powtoon hacks, Brians Return. Melanie Sessa 2,033 views. Shell's entry into the village society does not go unnoticed by either adults or his peers. He ceases communication with his beloved Joan and allows Mr. Gidharee to completely control his life from that point forward.

Answer 7

Oh, dude, summarizing each chapter of a book? That's like asking me to summarize every bite of a sandwich I just ate. But hey, here's the deal: "Green Days by the River" is about this dude named Shell who moves to a rural village in Trinidad and gets caught up in some family drama and romantic entanglements. Each chapter basically follows Shell navigating through his new surroundings and dealing with all the juicy stuff life throws at him. It's like a soap Opera, but with more palm trees and less dramatic background music.

Answer 8

Oh, isn't that book just lovely? Instead of summarizing each chapter, why don't you take a moment to appreciate the overall flow and beauty of the story? Each chapter is like a brushstroke on a canvas, creating a masterpiece that unfolds as you read. Just enjoy the journey through the pages and let the story paint a picture in your mind.

Answer 9

"Green Days by the River" is a novel by Michael Anthony set in Trinidad in the 1950s. The story follows the protagonist, Shell, a young boy who moves to a rural village and becomes infatuated with two sisters, Rosalie and Joan. Each chapter explores Shell's experiences as he navigates adolescence, love, and societal expectations. The novel delves into themes of identity, family, and the complexities of growing up in a changing world.

Answer 10

"Green Days by the River" follows the story of a young boy named Shellie who moves to a rural village in Trinidad. Each chapter explores Shellie's coming-of-age journey as he navigates love, family, and societal expectations in the face of challenging circumstances. The book captures the beauty and complexity of Caribbean life while delving into themes of adolescence and self-discovery.