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Laurie is surprised and troubled to discover that his love for Jo is changing despite his effort to preserve it.
He had not foreseen this turn of affairs, and was not prepared for it. He was disgusted with himself, surprised at his own fickleness, and full of a queer mixture of disappointment and relief that he ...
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Narration Prompt
Retell how failed music, letters, Amy's choice about Fred, Beth's death, and the lake proposal move Laurie from trying to prove love for Jo toward recognizing love for Amy.
Discussion Questions
- Why does Laurie treat his healing heart as a sign of fickleness, even while he also feels relieved?
- Which changes Laurie more: admitting that talent is not genius, or noticing that his memories no longer support his tragic love story?
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Vocabulary
Item 1
Lacking a steady plan or purpose, as Laurie finds his wandering life
Item 2
Too much pride in one's abilities, which Mozart's music strips from Laurie
Item 3
A troubling tendency to change feelings quickly, which Laurie fears in himself
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