1. While on the way to the Misses Peters for the first time, Lucinda's cab driver realizes that no one has told him where to take her. What is the effect of depicting Lucinda, who is only ten years old, in this situation?
2. Aunt Emily is portrayed as a character addicted to "System, Duty, and Discipline," always doing everything "right." How does she compare with Uncle Earle? Does he, by contrast, do things that are "wrong"?
3. Lucinda befriends many strangers during her year in New York City. How does her behavior differ from the way many ten year olds today interact with strangers? Why?
4. Lucinda feels that a theater performance is "real the first time" and less so in subsequent performances. What does she mean by this statement? Do you.....
This is a free excerpt of 135 words. This section contains 408 words. This
Short Guide contains 3,494 words (approx. 12 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Short Guide with our Roller Skates Access Pass.
