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Marilla's quiet answer to Mrs. Rachel's dire warnings states the chapter's real question: is the Cuthberts' decision reckless or simply brave? Copying this plain-spoken sentence slows students down on a line that carries the chapter's moral weight and models confident, balanced rhythm.
And as for the risks, there’s risks in pretty near everything a body does in this world.
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Narration Prompt
Retell the chapter as a sequence of events: what Mrs. Rachel notices from her window, the questions it raises for her, her visit to Green Gables, and the surprising news she carries away.
Discussion Questions
- The narrator says Mrs. Rachel could 'manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.' Why might the people of Avonlea feel both grateful for and wary of a neighbor like her? Use details from the chapter.
- Mrs. Rachel reads Matthew's white collar, the buggy, and the sorrel mare as clues to a mystery. Why might the narrator let us watch this puzzle unfold through Mrs. Rachel's eyes instead of simply telling us where Matthew is going? Use details from the chapter.
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Able to handle tasks skillfully and well.
Item 2
Calm, steady, and not easily disturbed.
Item 3
Polite, proper behavior that suits the occasion.
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