Forgiveness

What is chapter forty mainly about?

How has Lester changed since Despereaux went to the dungeon?

According to the author, what is forgiveness like?

The Mouse Council takes a vote after Despereaux leaves.

What is the issue they vote on?

At the beginning of chapter forty, the author describes how Despereaux "slipped through a hole in the molding…"

In this context, what does "molding" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty where Despereaux first appears in front of the Mouse Council. Kate DiCamillo describes him as "…. covered in flour… the telltale red thread still around his neck like a thin trail of blood."

In this context what does "telltale" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?