Summary: In this chapter Elena is at the boarding house. She and Stefan talk all night. She asks him why he hates her so much, and he says that he doesn’t hate her, he just doesn’t want to hurt her. Matt, Bonnie, and Meredith are out looking for Elena. They find Vicki. She was attacked. At the end of the chapter Elena goes home, and there are police at her house.

 

Main characters: The main characters in this chapter are Elena, Stefan, Bonnie, Matt, and Meredith.

 

Character development: In this chapter Elena and Stefan get closer. They spend most of the night talking, and they even kiss. They’re both happy.

 

Setting: This chapter takes place at the boarding house and at Elena’s house. It’s the night of the dance.

 

Quote:

“Why do you hate me so much?”

Elena asks Stefan this because she thinks that he’s trying to stay away from her because he doesn’t like her. He answers that he does like her and he doesn’t want her to get hurt.


Vocabulary: 

Leper: A person who has been rejected or ostracized for unacceptable behaviour, opinions, character, or the like; anathema; outcast.
Scrutiny: Surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding.