Artemis Fowl Chapter 2 Summary

Chapter 2: "Translation" Summary 

 

Pages 18-31

 

Summary:

Back in Dublin, Artemis begins trying to decode the fairy’s book by comparing the symbols to different languages before finding a decent match with Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Once Artemis cracks the Gnomish code, he begins to plot how to get the gold from “The People.” We find out that Artemis’ mother is bedridden and very unwell, all of which started after the death/disappearance of Artemis’ father (who had been involved in some shady business). We also learn that Artemis is trying to return his family’s name and fortune to what it once was.

Characters:

Juliet, Angeline Fowl, Artemis Fowl the First

Important Passages:

pg. 19-23 ("It was early...marble staircase."): Angeline Fowl is introduced
pg. 23-28 ("The Book was...for a start."): Artemis tries to figure out how to read the Book
pg. 28-30 ("The Fowls were...dastardly acts."): backstory on Artemis' father and family history

 

Recommended Literacy Strategies:

Semantic Map - bubble chart with topic in the central bubble and different parts branch off of the central circle (recommended for mapping Artemis Fowl and his characteristics)
Modified Visualization - readers could make some sort of chart or diagram for the Gnomish language

Discussion Topics:

-How do you think Artemis would be different if his parents were around?
-How big is it that Artemis turned the CNN feed off?
-How do you think Artemis will find more of the People?

Questions:

-What is really wrong with Angeline Fowl?
-How long would it take to decode the entire Book?
-Where does Artemis' school think he is?