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In chapter six we discussed how Anna demonstrates her interest in Sarah in more quiet, subtle way than Caleb. Rather than constantly question or talk with Sarah like Caleb, Anna uses more body language and short phrases that indicate to the audience how Anna is feeling about Sarah. For example, when Caleb, Anna, and Sarah were discussing how bad the winters can be, Anna tries to redirect the conversation to the positive (good) things about wintertime.
In chapter seven, while Maggie and Sarah are discussing loneliness with each other, Anna is quietly eavesdropping (listening in) to their conversation. Read the passage below and compare Anna’s reaction to her past actions.
“You are lonely, yes?” asked Maggie in her soft voice.
Sarah’s eyes filled with tears. Slowly I stirred the dough.
Maggie reached over and took Sarah’s hand.
“I miss the hills of Tennessee
Do not miss the hills, Maggie, I thought.
“I miss the sea,” said Sarah.
Do not miss the hills. Do not miss the sea.
Sarah, Plain and Tall – p. 40
Identify who “I” is in the passage above. ___________________________________
Compare Anna’s reaction to a possible negative (bad) aspect of staying on the prairie that seems to be of concern to Sarah to a previous chapter.
On page 43, why would Sarah smile at Maggie when she says, “There is always something to miss, no matter where you are”?
