Outline of Esther

    I. The rise of Esther                          1:1-2:23
      A. the feast of Ahasuerus                    1:1-9
      B. The demotion of Vashti                    1:10-22
      C. The choice of Esther                      2:1-18
      D. The loyalty of Mordecai                   2:19-23

    II. The rise and fall of Haman                 3:1-7:10
      A. The plan of Haman                         3:1-15
      B. The mourning of the Jews                  4:1-17
      C. the intercession of Esther                5:1-8
      D. The pride of Haman                        5:9-14
      E. Mordecai rewarded                         6:1-14
      F. The banquet of Esther                     7:1-6
      G. The death of Haman                        7:7-10

    III. The rise of Mordecai and
         deliverance of the Jews                   8:1-10:3
      A. The decree of Ahasuerus                   8:1-17
      B. The Jews delivered                        9:1-19
      C. The Feast of Purim                        9:20-32
      D. Mordecai promoted                        10:1-3