Chapter 150
The day before his birthday Seryozha returns rosy from his walk and...
“Well, Kapitonitch?” said Seryozha, coming back rosy and good-humored from his walk the day before his birthday, and giving his overcoat to the tall old hall-porter, who smiled down at the little person from the height of his long figure. “Well, has the bandaged clerk been here today? Did papa see him?” “He saw him. The minute the chief secretary came out, I announced him,” said the hall-porter with a good-humored wink. “Here, I’ll take it off.” “Seryozha!” said the tutor, stopping in the doorway leading to the inner rooms. “Take it off yourself.” But Seryozha, though he heard his…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Who Teaches Seryozha
List what Seryozha learns from Kapitonitch versus the grammar teacher the same afternoon. Which lessons touch his heart?
Consider:
- •Include bandaged clerk
- •Include Alexander Nevsky
- •Include adverbs
Journaling Prompt
Write about an adult who spoke useless stuff when you needed love.
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