Friday, 25 January 2013

In Shirley Jackson's short story "Charles," describe the change in Laurie's clothing on the day he starts school.

The short story
"" is a tale about a young boy, Laurie, who transforms himself into the mischievous
youngster Charles. At the beginning of the story, before he begins kindergarten, Laurie is
dressed in his "corduroy overalls with bibs." However, when he starts kindergarten,
his mother ruefully watches him go off with an older girl dressed in "blue jeans with a
belt." His change of attire signals his desire to become grown-up. By giving up the
childish outfit with a bib and changing into big boy jeans and a belt, Laurie believes that he
is on his way to becoming a man.

As the story
continues, Laurie repeatedly relates details to his parents about Charles's bad behavior in
school. This...

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