The titular ring serves as a powerful symbol of their doomed commitment and the endless cycle of Rafael's suffering.

Through conversations with villagers like Rodrigo the shopkeeper, the narrator learns of Anita, Rafael’s beautiful childhood sweetheart who mysteriously disappeared.

by Bernard Smith is a Level 3 Penguin Reader suspense story focusing on a doctor investigating a fisherman's descent into madness following a past tragedy. The plot involves a jealous love triangle ending in accidental murder, with the golden ring serving as a central, tragic symbol. For a detailed summary and student activities, visit English e-Reader www.mchip.net The Ring By Bernard Smith - MCHIP