Artemis Fowl Chapter 8 Summary

Chapter 8: "Troll" Summary 

 

Pages 201-239

 

Summary:

While trying to understand Mulch’s untimely demise, Lieutenant Cudgeon comes back to the base with the news that he is now in charge of the operation. After going to the Council to get approval, Cudgeon was placed in charge of the rescue mission and given approval to set a troll loose in the Fowl manor. As Cudgeon prepares to release the troll, Holly makes her way to Artemis and gives him a swift punch to the face. Stunned, Artemis takes a minute to recover and in that time Holly reclaims her helmet, only to be told about the impending troll attack. Holly rushes towards the manor’s entrance, determined to cut off the troll. Butler is in the process of saving his sister when the troll breaks through the door. Despite shooting the beast, Butler is dealt a fatal wound and as he lies dying Holly reaches the scene. With only ineffective weapons at her disposal, Holly attacks the troll, doing minimal damage, and is flung against the wall. As it happens, Holly lands close enough to heal Butler who dons a suit of armor and fights the troll. As Butler is about to finish it, Holly demands that he spare its life, so he disposes of the beast outside for the fairies to deal with.

Characters:

Chix Verbil

Important Passages:

pg. 202-205  ("'We have him!...Simple.'"): Argon and Cumulus catch Artemis' "blunder"
pg. 206-211 ("There was activity...straight face."): Lieutenant Cudgeon takes over control of the operation
pg. 212-215 ("Artemis Fowl was...for you.'"): Holly confronts Artemis and finds out about the troll
pg. 221-226 ("He held his...shaggy hand..."): Butler fights the troll but is gravely injured
pg. 226-231 ("Holly tucked the...her fingers."): Holly fights the troll and heals Butler
pg. 235-239 ("Holly watched the...agreed Foaly."): Butler fights the troll, part 2
 

Recommended Literacy Strategies:

Comic Strip - draw a comic based on a certain passage or set of pages and add captions to clarify the pictures; readers can also use pictures and captions to make predictions (recommended for troll fights)
Dilemma Diagram - create a Venn diagram chart with an issue/problem in the overlapping middle area and fill in the two sides with two different ways to look at the issue/problem; follow up by writing what you would do in the situation (recommended topic: using the troll)

Discussion Topics:

-Do you think Lieutenant Cudgeon was right to take control of the situation? How do you feel about his use of the troll?
-A few different character show an incredible amount of action in this chapter. Whose actions surprised you the most and why?
-What do you think Artemis is doing during the troll fight?
-How will Artemis' plan and the rescue mission be affected by Holly and Butler's combined efforts to fight the troll?

Questions:

-How will Holly's magic affect Butler?
-Will Holly get in trouble for healing Butler?
-What, if any, repercussions will Lieutenant Cudgeon face for using the troll?