Chapter 6, The Amen Corner (pgs. 253-265) Summary and Analysis

Fifteen-year-old Tina Flood, known as the "The Flood" threatens to charge Chuck with statutory rape unless he marries her. She's seven months pregnant, but doesn't know if Chuck, Huff, Psycho or someone else got her pregnant. She knows he is the best catch and is trying to trap him. Initially, Toby is happy Chuck is in trouble. He is still mad that Chuck abandoned him when he got in trouble, he also wants to play the role of loyal friend.

Mr. Bolger wants Chuck to marry Tina, because it is the right thing to do. The other two boys want Chuck to marry Tina, as well. If he does not, they will go to Walla Walla prison with Chuck. Chuck has no intentions of marrying Tina. He wants to marry what...