Heroes of the People: Fact and Folktale in The People Could Fly
Question 4 of 10 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Read the following excerpt from Little Women."Really, girls, you are both to be blamed," said Meg, beginning to lecture in her elder-sisterly fashion. "You are old enough to leave off boyish tricks, and to behave better, Josephine. It didn't matter so much when you were a little girl, but now you are so tall, and turn up your hair, you should remember that you are a young lady.""I'm not! And if turning up my hair makes me one, I'll wear it in two tails till I'm twenty," cried Jo, pulling off her net, and shaking down a chestnut mane. "I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Aster! It's bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy's games and work and manners! I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy. And it's worse than ever now, for I'm dying to go and fight with Papa. And I can only stay home and knit, like a poky old woman!"What question would be most effective to encourage a good group discussion?
Answer
A
What does Jo wish she could go and do with Papa?
B
In what other ways might Jo be frustrated about her life?
C
According to what she says, why is Jo disappointed?
D
During her lecture, what does Meg tell Jo she should do?