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What is the setting of the story?
What is the setting of the story?
- A small town called Ashton (correct)
- A large city
- A church
- A carnival (correct)
What were the two angels doing at the carnival?
What were the two angels doing at the carnival?
Looking for a woman named Bernice.
What happened at the church regarding the demon?
What happened at the church regarding the demon?
The demon tried to get inside but died.
Who is the pastor?
Who is the pastor?
What does the angel call the pastor?
What does the angel call the pastor?
Who is Marshall Hogan?
Who is Marshall Hogan?
Who was Marshall Hogan looking for and where was she?
Who was Marshall Hogan looking for and where was she?
What did Bernice see at the festival?
What did Bernice see at the festival?
What is Marshall's wife's name?
What is Marshall's wife's name?
Do people like Pastor Bushe?
Do people like Pastor Bushe?
Who is Lou Stanley?
Who is Lou Stanley?
Describe Alf Brummel.
Describe Alf Brummel.
How did Marshall interact with Alf?
How did Marshall interact with Alf?
What happened to Bernice's sister?
What happened to Bernice's sister?
Explain chapter 3.
Explain chapter 3.
What does Al want Bushe to do with Lou Stanley?
What does Al want Bushe to do with Lou Stanley?
Where is the gathering place of devils?
Where is the gathering place of devils?
Where is the gathering place of angels?
Where is the gathering place of angels?
Who is Marshall Hogan's daughter?
Who is Marshall Hogan's daughter?
Describe the demon.
Describe the demon.
How was Marshall and Sandy's relationship?
How was Marshall and Sandy's relationship?
Explain chapter 4.
Explain chapter 4.
What happened when Sandy left?
What happened when Sandy left?
What were the instructions of the angel?
What were the instructions of the angel?
Who is Rafar?
Who is Rafar?
What demon was on Marshall?
What demon was on Marshall?
Who almost ended Complacency?
Who almost ended Complacency?
Who is the captain of angels?
Who is the captain of angels?
What was Lucius' plan?
What was Lucius' plan?
What did Rafar do in chapter 5?
What did Rafar do in chapter 5?
Name some angels.
Name some angels.
Explain Galo and Tal's past with Rafar.
Explain Galo and Tal's past with Rafar.
Name some demons.
Name some demons.
Who is the prince of Ashton?
Who is the prince of Ashton?
What happened when Rafar came?
What happened when Rafar came?
Describe Rafar.
Describe Rafar.
Complacency also messed with whom?
Complacency also messed with whom?
Explain chapter 6.
Explain chapter 6.
What happened in chapter 7?
What happened in chapter 7?
Study Notes
Setting and Initial Events
- Two angels arrive in Ashton during a carnival, marking a significant moment.
- They seek a girl named Bernice, guiding her through their voices to take a picture amidst the festivities.
Conflict and Characters
- A demon attempts to infiltrate the church but fails and perishes.
- Pastor Henry Bushe is introduced, referred to by the angels as "Little Warrior."
- Marshal Hogan, a prominent reporter from New York, searches for Bernice, who is incarcerated.
Bernice's Revelation
- At the festival, Bernice witnesses a covert meeting, leading to her arrest after capturing a photo.
Relationships and Community Dynamics
- Marshal Hogan's wife is named Kate.
- Pastor Bushe faces public disdain, evidenced by derogatory names and vandalism.
- Lou Stanley, a former church member, is ostracized, highlighting church conflicts.
- Alf Brummel is characterized as a friendly figure, well-liked by the community, though Hogan expresses frustration toward him.
Family Struggles
- Bernice's sister's tragic suicide adds depth to her character's backstory.
- Marshal Hogan strives to mend his fractured relationship with his daughter Sandy but faces obstacles, including demonic interference.
Angelic and Demonic Forces
- Stewart Hall serves as the gathering place for demons, while the Ashton Community Church is where angels congregate.
- Rafar, referred to as the "Prince of Babylon," and Lucius, the "Prince of Ashton," play pivotal roles in the conflict between good and evil.
Internal Conflicts and Dreams
- Characters like Marshal and Henry experience terrifying dreams, indicating the spiritual battle surrounding them.
- Tal, the captain of angels, instructs to remain low-key and avoid direct confrontation for the time being.
Developing Tensions
- Rafar disrupts Stewart Hall, furiously conveying the need to eliminate Marshal and Pastor Bushe.
- Relationships amongst characters shift, with Marshal feeling abandoned and realizing the extent of the demonic influence over his life and family.
Notable Characters and their Roles
- Triskal nearly defeats complacency, a demon that afflicts Marshal.
- Galo, Armoth, and Michael are identified as notable angels, each with a history of conflict with Rafar.
Recap of Selected Chapters
- Chapter 3 outlines Al’s desire to reclaim Lou Stanley to stir up discord within the church.
- Chapter 4 emphasizes Marshal's attempt to reconnect with Sandy but is thwarted by demonic forces.
- Chapter 6 reveals physical and psychological warfare against Marshal and Henry, showcasing the protective watch of angels and the power of prayer.
- In Chapter 7, interactions with past pastors reveal the cumulative struggles faced by the community and their intertwining fates.
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