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What was Mercy's reaction upon hearing about the first snowfall?
What was Mercy's reaction upon hearing about the first snowfall?
How did Mercy prepare herself to go see the first snowfall?
How did Mercy prepare herself to go see the first snowfall?
Where did Judith find bits of the first snowfall clinging after going outside?
Where did Judith find bits of the first snowfall clinging after going outside?
Why did Mercy insist on seeing the first snowfall despite her condition?
Why did Mercy insist on seeing the first snowfall despite her condition?
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How did Rachel and Judith assist Mercy in going to see the first snowfall?
How did Rachel and Judith assist Mercy in going to see the first snowfall?
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How did Kit feel when she first experienced snow?
How did Kit feel when she first experienced snow?
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Why did William stay away from visiting after Kit's arrest?
Why did William stay away from visiting after Kit's arrest?
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How did the snow initially make Kit feel about her surroundings?
How did the snow initially make Kit feel about her surroundings?
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What was the significance of seeing oxen dragging a plow through the snow?
What was the significance of seeing oxen dragging a plow through the snow?
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How did Kit perceive the snow-covered landscape the morning after her arrival?
How did Kit perceive the snow-covered landscape the morning after her arrival?
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What was Judith's explanation for the oxen in the snow?
What was Judith's explanation for the oxen in the snow?
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Study Notes
The First Snowfall
- Mercy, who is an invalid, gets out of bed to see the first snowfall of the season.
- Judith, her sister, has been outside and has feathery white snow clinging to her cloak and dark curls.
- Mercy is eager to touch the snow and insists on going to the window to see it, despite needing much preparation and assistance.
- The family forms a procession to help Mercy get to the window, with Rachel and Judith supporting her and Kit following behind to hold up the quilt.
- Outside, the gray afternoon is filled with drifting white snowflakes, and a thin powdery dusting has already gathered on the road.
- Mercy loves the first snowfall and finds it beautiful, but Judith is more practical and notes that it means they will be stuck indoors until spring.
Kit's Experience
- Kit, who has never seen snow before, goes to the door and steps outside to feel the snow for Mercy.
- She finds the snowflakes confusing and brushing against her cheeks like tiny flower petals.
- She is initially unsure about the snow, finding it curious and lovely but also making everything feel dark and shut off.
- She wonders if she will ever see green leaves and flowers growing under a warm sun again.
The Next Morning
- The next morning, Kit wakes up to a breathtaking, glittering universe carved of dazzling white coral.
- She finds the snow-covered landscape to be unreal and silent, with no sign of life or motion.
- The snow has altered every familiar sign, making everything look new and untouched.
- As she looks, four oxen push through the snow-covered road, breaking out the road and allowing them to get to the Lecture.
William's Visit
- That evening, William comes to call for the first time since Kit's arrest.
- He explains that he stayed away out of consideration for the illness in the house.
- He inquires about Mercy's health and she smiles at him from her bed.
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Follow the excitement of Mercy and Judith as they experience the joy of the first snowfall. Explore their reactions and interactions in this heartwarming story.
