40 pages 1 hour read

Sharon M. Draper

Forged By Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997

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Chapters 16-18Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 16 Summary

Jordan is out of prison and claims to have visitation rights since Angel is his daughter. Gerald challenges him, telling him that he should not be back in their home, but Jordan is very polite and seems to have changed his behavior. Monique is thrilled by Jordan’s return. She is hopeful that he can change and that they “can all work together to make this a happy family once again” (105). Gerald does not agree with his mother and tells her that Jordan should not be left alone with Angel. Monique agrees to this.

Angel is traumatized by Jordan’s return and vomits violently. Gerald tries to comfort her and calls Mr. Washington, who meets him outside the apartment. Mr. Washington tells Gerald that he cannot do anything to get Jordan out of the house, but he urges him to keep a diary of everything he does. Mr. Washington tells Gerald that he and Angel are welcome to spend the night at his house anytime Jordan is in the apartment.

Chapter 17 Summary

On the night of one of Gerald’s basketball games, he is playing well. Angel and Rob’s sister, Kiara, are watching and having a good time.

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