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After the afternoon's talk about dreams, freedom, and duty, Laurie watches Beth play for his grandfather and makes a private decision.
That night, when Beth played to Mr. Laurence in the twilight, Laurie, standing in the shadow of the curtain, listened to the little David, whose simple music always quieted his moody spirit, and watc...
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Narration Prompt
Retell how Laurie's day moves from idleness to a decision, including the castles, the opposing advice, and the final scene with his grandfather.
Discussion Questions
- Laurie dreams of music and freedom after spending the day avoiding work. Is his castle a real ambition, another form of dawdling, or some of both?
- Jo urges Laurie to leave and try his own way, while Meg urges him to stay and do his duty. Which advice understands his problem more fully?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Avoiding effort or work, as Laurie does during his unprofitable day
Item 2
To waste time instead of moving ahead with a task, which Laurie fears he may keep doing
Item 3
Eager to achieve something impressive, as Laurie and the sisters are when they name their grand wishes
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