Harvest Chapter Summary Flashcards

Study Notes

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 introduces conflict with a fire in Master Kent's paddocks, resulting in hostilities with outsiders; Walter suffers a burn on his hand.
Chapter 2 depicts escalating violence against the outsiders, culminating in their punishment in the pillory.
Chapter 3 highlights the harvest feast, which is marked by an unusually strange atmosphere among the villagers.
Chapter 4 features the Gleaning Queen ceremony, where Lizzie Carr is crowned; Walter assists Mr. Quill in mapping the village.
Chapter 5 describes the tragic death of an elderly man while in the pillory, coinciding with Master Jordan's arrival and a description of the Manor House.
Chapter 6 reveals Master Jordan's enclosure plans and develops the narrator's relationship with Kitty Gosse.
Chapter 7 intensifies village tensions with the discovery of Willowjack's dead body.
Chapter 8 portrays Walter's collaboration with Mr. Quill on the village map, provoking feelings of betrayal among villagers as he aids the outsiders.
Chapter 9 explores rampant witchcraft accusations within the community, leading Brooker Higgs and the Derby Twins to flee.
Chapter 10 recounts suspected witches defending themselves by naming perceived followers, notably excluding Walter.
Chapter 11 illustrates an attack by Lizzie Carr's family on a groom who mocks her, resulting in their exile from the village.
Chapter 12 illustrates Master Jordan's request for Walter to remain as an agent while he captures sheep for the enclosure, amidst Mr. Quill's disappearance.
Chapter 13 features Master Kent bidding farewell to Walter as he prepares to leave the village.
Chapter 14 marks the end of old traditions with Walter rescuing Mistress Beldam's husband from the pillory and having him join in one last harvest.
Chapter 15 depicts Walter's hallucinations as he takes fairy caps to escape reality.
Chapter 16 reveals Walter discovering the Manor House looted by Mistress Beldam, finding Mr. Quill's body, and subsequently burning the Manor down.
Chapter 17 concludes with Walter performing a ritual at the boundary stones before exiting the village.

Description

Test your knowledge of the key events and themes from each chapter of the book 'Harvest'. This quiz covers significant moments such as the hostilities with outsiders and the Gleaning Queen ceremony. Use these flashcards to reinforce your understanding of the text.