The Elevator Summary: Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 10 English

The Elevator Summary: Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 10 English written by William Sleator. Explanation of line by line using easy word so that some one can under stood the whole story. Visit official website CISCE for detail information about ICSE Board Class-10 English.

The Elevator Summary Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 10 English

The Elevator Summary: Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 10 English

Board ICSE
Publications Evergreen Publications
Subject English
Class 10
Book Name  Treasure Chest
Chapter The Elevator
Writer  William Sleator.
Topics Summary of story

Summary of The Elevator

(Treasure Chest for ICSE Class 10 English written by William Sleator)

A 12 Year old Boy in Small Old Elevator

The story is about  a 12-year-old boy named Martin who is afraid of the old, rickety elevator in his apartment building. From the first day he and his father move into the building, Martin feels uncomfortable in the elevator, which is very small and fit for only two or three people only. The lighting is poor, the walls are dirty, and the door makes noise loudly every time it closes. The elevator shaking each time it starts up, as if exhausted.

Martin Tries Stairs Which Was Also Out Dated

Therefore Martin tries using the stairs one day after school, but they are also dark with no windows, and he feels difficult to breath by the 17th floor where he lives. His father scolds him for not using the elevator and commented on Martin that he is weak and cowardly. After that, Martin forces himself to take the elevator despite his fear.

A Fat Lady with Martyn in Very Small Elevator

In daily routine One morning, a fat lady wearing an old green coat gets on the elevator with Martin. She completely cover the small space available in elevator and her coat brushes up against Martin So he’s pushed himself into the corner. She stares sharply at Martin during the whole ride down. When he returns home and takes the elevator, the woman gets into the elevator again from the third floor and again stares sharply at him during entire ride up to the 17th floor where he lives

Martyn Falls and Break his Leg

Martin enquires his father that night if he’s noticed the strange woman, but his father dismisses his anxiety. The next morning, the woman is again waiting for Martin in the elevator and smiles uncomfortable as soon as the door shuts between them. Martin is so afraid that he tries taking the stairs but falls and breaks his leg.

Lady Again with Martyn in Elevator

He is taken to the hospital by his father. When they get back, Martin has to stay off his broken leg and feels relieved to avoid the elevator and woman. However, his father stops on the 9th floor to visit someone, forcing Martin back alone in the elevator when the same woman steps inside the elevator again.

Lady Proposal to Martyn and …. … ..

The elevator starts moving up but she pushes the stop button midway, trapping him inside, and says “Hello Martin”. The story ends without mentioning what happens next

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