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Three short pieces of dialogue. Eugenia says feelings are only for people. Baby says — gently — that her sister is wrong. The 'dear' at the end makes the disagreement kind.
'She doesn't have feelings,' shouted Eugenia. 'She's a pig.' 'Oh,' said Baby. 'I'm sure you're wrong, dear.'
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Narration Prompt
Tell the chapter in order. Slow down at the moment Baby says her sister is wrong.
Discussion Questions
- Eugenia says, 'She doesn't have feelings — she's a pig.' Baby says, 'I'm sure you're wrong, dear.' Who is right? What in the story so far makes you think so? (Look back at chapter 1, where Mercy felt afraid.)
- Eugenia is very loud in this chapter and Baby is very quiet. Why do you think Kate DiCamillo makes the kind sister the quiet one?
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