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Across the River and into the Trees Summary

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Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Chapters 1-9

Across the River and into the Trees Chapters 1-9

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Chapters 10-18

Across the River and into the Trees Chapters 10-18

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Chapters 19-27

Across the River and into the Trees Chapters 19-27

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Chapters 28-36

Across the River and into the Trees Chapters 28-36

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Chapters 37-45

Across the River and into the Trees Chapters 37-45

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Character List

Across the River and into the Trees Character List

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Character Analysis

Across the River and into the Trees Character Analysis

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Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Essay Topics

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