Fantastic Mr Fox - Chapter 7

Summary

In the riveting seventh chapter, Bean, Bunce, and Boggis, exhausted from a day of relentless tractor driving, find themselves at a stalemate with Mr. Fox. Fuming with anger and frustration, they vow not to return to their farms until Mr. Fox is caught. Despite the fox's cunning, the farmers decide to starve him out, planning to camp and watch his hole day and night. A tense showdown unfolds as they send for tents, sleeping bags, and supper, determined to outlast the elusive prey.

Takeaways

• 🚜 The story begins with Bean and Bunce ending their day of driving tractors, feeling tired and stiff.
• 🕕 It's six o'clock in the evening when the events take place.
• 💢 Bean's face is described as purple with rage, indicating his intense anger.
• 🤬 Bunce is cursing the fox, using language too offensive to be printed.
• 🦊 Boggis, Bunce, and Bean are determined to catch the fox, showing their unity against Mr. Fox.
• 📣 Boggis shouts down the hole, expressing their resolve not to let Mr. Fox go free.
• 🤝 The three men make a pact, swearing not to return to their farms until the fox is caught.
• 🏕️ They plan to send someone down the hole to fetch the fox, indicating a strategy to capture him.
• 😬 Bunce refuses to go down the hole, showing his fear or unwillingness to confront the fox directly.
• 🌙 They decide to starve the fox out by camping and watching the hole day and night.
• 📦 Messages are sent to their families for tents, sleeping bags, and supper, preparing for a prolonged vigil.

Q & A

What time of day did Bean and Bunce decide to stop working with their tractors?

Bean and Bunce decided to stop working at six o'clock in the evening.

How did Bean and Bunce feel after working with their tractors all day?

Bean and Bunce felt very tired and stiff after driving their tractors all day.

What emotion is depicted on Bean's face as he approaches the fox's hole?

Bean's face is described as being purple with rage.

What is the nature of Bunce's words about the fox?

Bunce is cursing the fox with dirty words that cannot be printed.

What is Boggis's reaction to the situation with the fox?

Boggis is angry and uses strong language, saying things like 'Dang and blast that filthy stinking fox.'

What is the collective decision made by Bean, Bunce, and Boggis regarding Mr. Fox?

They decide to never let Mr. Fox go and make a solemn oath not to return to their farms until the fox is caught.

Who does Bean suggest should go down the hole to fetch Mr. Fox?

Bean suggests that Boggis should go down the hole to fetch Mr. Fox.

What is Boggis's response to Bean's suggestion?

Boggis refuses to go down the hole, exclaiming 'Not me!' and running away.

What is the physical characteristic of Bunce's smile that is mentioned in the script?

When Bunce smiles, you see his scarlet gums and more gums than teeth.

What is the proposed plan of action if they cannot immediately catch Mr. Fox?

The proposed plan is to starve Mr. Fox out by camping day and night, watching the hole, until he comes out.

What items do Boggis, Bunce, and Bean request from their families to assist with their plan?

They request tents, sleeping bags, and supper to be sent down to their location.