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After the calls, Amy brushes crumbs from Jo's bonnet and insists that a small courtesy to Aunt March is worth the trouble.
“What a good girl you are, Amy!” said Jo, with a repentant glance from her own damaged costume to that of her sister, which was fresh and spotless still. “I wish it was as easy for me to do little thi...
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Narration Prompt
Retell the calls in order, showing how Jo changes her manner, how people respond, and where she begins to recognize the value of small courtesies.
Discussion Questions
- What does Jo's exaggerated obedience at the Chesters' and Lambs' reveal about the difference between keeping a promise and honoring its purpose?
- How should Jo weigh truthful amusement against Amy's right to keep family economies private at the Lambs'?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
A person's outward manner and bearing, which Jo exaggerates into cold silence
Item 2
Pleasant and considerate in company, the manner Amy wants Jo to practice
Item 3
Open truthfulness that becomes inconsiderate when Jo shares Amy's private economies
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