Batman: Robin, it's time to review the story of Esther 1!

Robin: Right, Batman! In this chapter, the Persian King Ahasuerus throws a lavish feast that lasts 180 days.

Batman: That's right, young ward! After the feast, he throws another seven day party and invites all the nobles, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces to his palace.

Joker: Oh, what fun!

Batman: Joker, no! This is a serious matter! The queen, Vashti, refuses to obey the king's command to come and be paraded around in her royal attire.

Joker: Well, that sounds like something I would do!

Batman: Joker, stop! The king had to decide what to do about his disobedient queen. In the end, he banished her from the kingdom.

Robin: And then he held a search for a new queen.

Batman: That's right, Robin. After a long search, he chose Esther, a Jewish girl who was adopted by her cousin, Mordecai.

Joker: What a boring story! Nothing exciting ever happens!

Batman: Joker, I'm warning you! Esther quickly became the King's favorite and Mordecai was appointed to a high position in the palace.

Joker: Oh, okay. That's a bit more interesting.

Batman: That's right. But the story is far from over. Stay tuned for the next chapter!