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Three sentences hide a small mystery. Eugenia is so used to Baby's agreement that she keeps waiting for it even after Baby has gone.
Eugenia waited for Baby to say 'yes sister.' Baby said nothing. Baby was saying nothing because Baby was not there.
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- Eugenia keeps waiting for Baby to say 'yes sister.' She has not noticed that Baby is gone. What does this tell us about how Eugenia listens?
- Kate DiCamillo lets the reader notice Baby's absence before Eugenia does. Why is this kind of dramatic irony powerful?
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Item 1
stayed in expectation of something
Item 2
making no sound at all
Item 3
a foolish action
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