What are some important vocabulary words for Shirley Jackson's short story "Charles?"

The short story "" contains many
interesting, upper elementary vocabulary words that are important to the story. In the very
first sentence of the story for example, the word renounced is used to describe the main
character's action with regard to overalls with bibs. This is an important word because it lets
the reader understand that though Laurie is young, he has very strong opinions and wants to be
more grown up.

Another vocabulary word appears in the second paragraph. The
word raucous is used to describe Laurie's voice as he returns home after the first day of
school. This word, meaning loud and assertive, lets the reader know that Laurie is a very
self-assured and somewhat rowdy boy.

Insolently is the next vocabulary word
encountered in this short story and it again refers to Laurie's attitude. In the story he is
speaking with his father and is described as speaking insolently to him. This term, meaning
disrespectful, again gives the reader insight into the character of Laurie.

These vocabulary words are important to the reader because they allow the reader to get
to know the main character. Without understanding them, the reader cannot have as clear a
description of the main character.