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Where does the July sunlight fall in the hall at Robin Hill?
Where does the July sunlight fall in the hall at Robin Hill?
What is little Jon considering at the beginning of the passage?
What is little Jon considering at the beginning of the passage?
What is the year mentioned in the passage?
What is the year mentioned in the passage?
Why did little Jon's father explain the necessity of spelling his name?
Why did little Jon's father explain the necessity of spelling his name?
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What was little Jon's real name?
What was little Jon's real name?
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Why did little Jon try to spell his name Jhon and then John?
Why did little Jon try to spell his name Jhon and then John?
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What was little Jon considering in terms of going down the stairs?
What was little Jon considering in terms of going down the stairs?
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What is the name of little Jon's father and half-brother?
What is the name of little Jon's father and half-brother?
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What was the subject of the books that fascinated Jon?
What was the subject of the books that fascinated Jon?
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What did Jon use to rig his bed and create a raft?
What did Jon use to rig his bed and create a raft?
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What was special about Jon's provisioned raft?
What was special about Jon's provisioned raft?
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What did Jon's father bring him to steady his imagination?
What did Jon's father bring him to steady his imagination?
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What was the name of the knight Jon became after reading about King Arthur?
What was the name of the knight Jon became after reading about King Arthur?
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What did Jon ride to death?
What did Jon ride to death?
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What did Jon's mother and father see him doing from their windows?
What did Jon's mother and father see him doing from their windows?
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What did Jon eat in the kitchen before his adventures?
What did Jon eat in the kitchen before his adventures?
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What did Jon use to bring down gardeners during his adventures?
What did Jon use to bring down gardeners during his adventures?
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What did Jon's father say about him under the oak tree?
What did Jon's father say about him under the oak tree?
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What is the name of the servant who wears a violet dress on Sundays?
What is the name of the servant who wears a violet dress on Sundays?
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What is the color of little Jon's hair?
What is the color of little Jon's hair?
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What does little Jon want to be when he grows up?
What does little Jon want to be when he grows up?
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What is the name of little Jon's pony?
What is the name of little Jon's pony?
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What was the recent bad attack on the country, according to the passage?
What was the recent bad attack on the country, according to the passage?
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What is the age of little Jon's mother?
What is the age of little Jon's mother?
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What is the characteristic of the way little Jon's mother teaches him piano?
What is the characteristic of the way little Jon's mother teaches him piano?
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What is the role of 'Da' in little Jon's life?
What is the role of 'Da' in little Jon's life?
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What is the significance of 'Auntie' June in little Jon's life?
What is the significance of 'Auntie' June in little Jon's life?
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What is the characteristic of little Jon's bath time?
What is the characteristic of little Jon's bath time?
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What was little Jon doing during the five weeks of summer weather?
What was little Jon doing during the five weeks of summer weather?
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What did little Jon use to paint himself?
What did little Jon use to paint himself?
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Who was 'Auntie' Holly?
Who was 'Auntie' Holly?
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Why did 'Auntie' June go off in a great hurry?
Why did 'Auntie' June go off in a great hurry?
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What did little Jon try to do in his mother's room?
What did little Jon try to do in his mother's room?
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What did little Jon's mother represent to him?
What did little Jon's mother represent to him?
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What was little Jon's mood when his parents were away?
What was little Jon's mood when his parents were away?
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Why did Mademoiselle forbid little Jon from going into the 'grown-up's' room?
Why did Mademoiselle forbid little Jon from going into the 'grown-up's' room?
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What was little Jon's favorite activity during the summer?
What was little Jon's favorite activity during the summer?
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What was little Jon's father's physical appearance?
What was little Jon's father's physical appearance?
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What object did little Jon's mother hold in her hands when he went to her after being held down by 'Da'?
What object did little Jon's mother hold in her hands when he went to her after being held down by 'Da'?
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What was the reason 'Da' held little Jon down on his back?
What was the reason 'Da' held little Jon down on his back?
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What did little Jon overhear his mother say to his father from under the dining-table?
What did little Jon overhear his mother say to his father from under the dining-table?
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What did little Jon see in the cow-house that upset him?
What did little Jon see in the cow-house that upset him?
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What comforted little Jon after seeing Clover's calf dead?
What comforted little Jon after seeing Clover's calf dead?
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What was little Jon's next experience after seeing Clover's calf dead?
What was little Jon's next experience after seeing Clover's calf dead?
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Who helped little Jon recover from his disease with little spots?
Who helped little Jon recover from his disease with little spots?
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What did Auntie June bring with her when she came to visit little Jon?
What did Auntie June bring with her when she came to visit little Jon?
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What was the result of Auntie June's visit on little Jon?
What was the result of Auntie June's visit on little Jon?
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What did Auntie June do after little Jon was able to read to himself?
What did Auntie June do after little Jon was able to read to himself?
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What did little Jon notice about his mother while eating his jam beneath the oak tree?
What did little Jon notice about his mother while eating his jam beneath the oak tree?
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What did little Jon's father tell him about the place called Glensofantrim?
What did little Jon's father tell him about the place called Glensofantrim?
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What did little Jon's father say about Venus Anadyomene?
What did little Jon's father say about Venus Anadyomene?
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Why did little Jon suddenly stop talking about Venus Anadyomene?
Why did little Jon suddenly stop talking about Venus Anadyomene?
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What did little Jon's father tell him to do when he wanted to see what his mother brought home?
What did little Jon's father tell him to do when he wanted to see what his mother brought home?
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What was little Jon doing when he stood close to his mother in her bedroom?
What was little Jon doing when he stood close to his mother in her bedroom?
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What was little Jon's mother doing when he entered her bedroom?
What was little Jon's mother doing when he entered her bedroom?
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What did little Jon feel about his mother's new beautifulness?
What did little Jon feel about his mother's new beautifulness?
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What did little Jon's father say about Pan?
What did little Jon's father say about Pan?
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What did little Jon do after hugging his mother?
What did little Jon do after hugging his mother?
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What is the reason why Jon's mother and June took Jon to church?
What is the reason why Jon's mother and June took Jon to church?
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Why did Jon's mother bite her lip?
Why did Jon's mother bite her lip?
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What did Jon go to bed with after feeling sick at church?
What did Jon go to bed with after feeling sick at church?
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What did Jon want to stay and be?
What did Jon want to stay and be?
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What did Jon's mother compare beauty to?
What did Jon's mother compare beauty to?
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What is Jon's opinion about Bella?
What is Jon's opinion about Bella?
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What did Jon say about his mother's face?
What did Jon say about his mother's face?
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What did Jon do after saying he wanted to show his mother something?
What did Jon do after saying he wanted to show his mother something?
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Why did Jon's mother have little Jon at the age he was?
Why did Jon's mother have little Jon at the age he was?
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What is the relationship between Jon and 'Auntie' June?
What is the relationship between Jon and 'Auntie' June?
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What did Jon's mother and her husband do in Glensofantrim?
What did Jon's mother and her husband do in Glensofantrim?
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What is the main reason why little Jon's parents are anxious about his behavior?
What is the main reason why little Jon's parents are anxious about his behavior?
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What is the occupation of the person 'Da'?
What is the occupation of the person 'Da'?
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What motivates little Jon to go outdoors again?
What motivates little Jon to go outdoors again?
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What is the significance of the date 'twelfth of May' in the passage?
What is the significance of the date 'twelfth of May' in the passage?
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What is the name of the book that belonged to little Jon's grandfather?
What is the name of the book that belonged to little Jon's grandfather?
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Why does little Jon prefer to play with Austrian soldiers?
Why does little Jon prefer to play with Austrian soldiers?
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What does little Jon build on the shore of the pond?
What does little Jon build on the shore of the pond?
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What is the reason why 'Da' leaves little Jon?
What is the reason why 'Da' leaves little Jon?
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What is the name of the person who ascertains the depth of the pond with little Jon's father?
What is the name of the person who ascertains the depth of the pond with little Jon's father?
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What is the primary activity little Jon engages in with his collapsible canoe?
What is the primary activity little Jon engages in with his collapsible canoe?
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What was the source of the lovely smell in little Jon's room?
What was the source of the lovely smell in little Jon's room?
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What was little Jon doing when he heard his mother playing music?
What was little Jon doing when he heard his mother playing music?
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What did little Jon see in his dream?
What did little Jon see in his dream?
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What was Mother Lee doing in little Jon's dream?
What was Mother Lee doing in little Jon's dream?
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Why did little Jon's mother comfort him after his nightmare?
Why did little Jon's mother comfort him after his nightmare?
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What did little Jon want to do after his nightmare?
What did little Jon want to do after his nightmare?
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What did little Jon notice about his mother's appearance?
What did little Jon notice about his mother's appearance?
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What did little Jon want to do with his mother's hair?
What did little Jon want to do with his mother's hair?
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What did little Jon's mother say about the time?
What did little Jon's mother say about the time?
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What did little Jon's mother say about the moonlight?
What did little Jon's mother say about the moonlight?
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What is little Jon's mother wearing around her neck during dinner?
What is little Jon's mother wearing around her neck during dinner?
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What is the name of the figure little Jon's mother believes in?
What is the name of the figure little Jon's mother believes in?
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What is the recipe 'Da' uses to bring slumber?
What is the recipe 'Da' uses to bring slumber?
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What is the description of the moon's face in the passage?
What is the description of the moon's face in the passage?
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What is the reason little Jon's mother gives for why he should sleep on special nights?
What is the reason little Jon's mother gives for why he should sleep on special nights?
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What does little Jon's mother say she will do when she comes up to his room?
What does little Jon's mother say she will do when she comes up to his room?
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What is the name that little Jon gives to his mother?
What is the name that little Jon gives to his mother?
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What does little Jon do instead of going to sleep?
What does little Jon do instead of going to sleep?
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What is the description of the lawn in the moonlight?
What is the description of the lawn in the moonlight?
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What is little Jon's attitude towards his mother's promise to come up to his room?
What is little Jon's attitude towards his mother's promise to come up to his room?
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What is the primary concern of Soames regarding his daughter Fleur?
What is the primary concern of Soames regarding his daughter Fleur?
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What is the reason Soames' wife Annette did not go to France to nurse?
What is the reason Soames' wife Annette did not go to France to nurse?
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What is the name of Soames' first wife, who is associated with a passion in his life?
What is the name of Soames' first wife, who is associated with a passion in his life?
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What is Soames' attitude towards Fleur's potential marriage?
What is Soames' attitude towards Fleur's potential marriage?
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What is the significance of the time period mentioned in the passage?
What is the significance of the time period mentioned in the passage?
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What is the context of Soames' walk in the passage?
What is the context of Soames' walk in the passage?
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What is the significance of Soames' age in the passage?
What is the significance of Soames' age in the passage?
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What is Soames' attitude towards his daughter's restlessness?
What is Soames' attitude towards his daughter's restlessness?
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What is the significance of Soames' cousin Jolyon in the passage?
What is the significance of Soames' cousin Jolyon in the passage?
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What is the tone of Soames' reflection on his life?
What is the tone of Soames' reflection on his life?
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What is Soames Forsyte's attitude towards the cab drivers?
What is Soames Forsyte's attitude towards the cab drivers?
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What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's reduced anxiety about financial loss?
What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's reduced anxiety about financial loss?
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What is the effect of the air-raids on Soames Forsyte's character?
What is the effect of the air-raids on Soames Forsyte's character?
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What is the nature of the 'battle' that little Jon sees outside the blankets?
What is the nature of the 'battle' that little Jon sees outside the blankets?
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What is the reason for little Jon's mother's delay in getting into bed?
What is the reason for little Jon's mother's delay in getting into bed?
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What is Soames Forsyte's view on the confiscation of war profits?
What is Soames Forsyte's view on the confiscation of war profits?
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What is the effect of the war on Soames Forsyte's mental state?
What is the effect of the war on Soames Forsyte's mental state?
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What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's walk?
What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's walk?
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What is the tone of little Jon's voice when he says 'I wasn't afraid, really, of course!'?
What is the tone of little Jon's voice when he says 'I wasn't afraid, really, of course!'?
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What is the significance of the 'wildcat notion' in the passage?
What is the significance of the 'wildcat notion' in the passage?
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What is Bella's role in the story?
What is Bella's role in the story?
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Why does Little Jon consider getting down from the step?
Why does Little Jon consider getting down from the step?
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What kind of jam does Little Jon prefer?
What kind of jam does Little Jon prefer?
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What does Little Jon see sailing across the upper lawn?
What does Little Jon see sailing across the upper lawn?
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What does Little Jon do to the beetle in the grass?
What does Little Jon do to the beetle in the grass?
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What does Little Jon hear Bob playing?
What does Little Jon hear Bob playing?
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What does Little Jon do when he hears the grinding sound?
What does Little Jon do when he hears the grinding sound?
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What is Little Jon's father's greeting to him?
What is Little Jon's father's greeting to him?
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What is Little Jon's mother wearing?
What is Little Jon's mother wearing?
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What does Little Jon want to do when he sees his parents arriving?
What does Little Jon want to do when he sees his parents arriving?
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Study Notes
Jon Forsyte's Early Life
• Jon Forsyte was born in 1901, and by the age of nearly 7, he had a strong sense of individualism and freedom.
Parents and Family
• Jon's father, Jolyon, was an amiable man of 52, who had already lost an only son, and his mother, Irene, was 38 years old. • Jon's parents spoiled him, and his father adored his mother, making Jon feel like he played second fiddle to her in his father's heart. • He had a half-sister, "Auntie" June, who was much older and seemed more like a grown-up.
Upbringing and Education
• Jon's parents believed in not forcing him to learn, and his education was informal, with a focus on enjoyment. • He had a Mademoiselle who came to teach him French, history, geography, and sums for two hours every morning. • His mother gave him piano lessons, and he also learned to draw with his father.
Experiences and Influences
• At the age of nearly 7, Jon experienced his first dip into the dark abysses of existence when he was held down by his nurse, "Da", which made him realize the lack of imagination in humans. • He was influenced by the books his "Auntie" June brought him, which contained stories of pirates, battles, and adventures, and he began to create his own imaginative games. • He read Ivanhoe, Bevis, and a book about King Arthur, and became fascinated with the stories of knights and their names.
Personality and Traits
• Jon was a highly imaginative and sanguinary child, with a strong sense of adventure and love for the open air. • He was a loving and lovable child, who loved everyone, but also had a strong sense of individualism and freedom.
Significant Events
• At the age of 8, Jon's nurse, "Da", left him, which was a significant event in his life. • He was given a set of soldiers and artillery, and a book called The Young Buglers, which led to a new phase of imaginative games. • His father brought him Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, which inspired him to go out of doors and search for a river.
Summer of 1909
• Jon's parents went away to Ireland, and he was left with "Auntie" June, who had a "grown-up" in the house. • He spent his days playing in the pond, building a wigwam, and hunting in the coppice and fields. • His "Auntie" June brought two "grown-ups", "Auntie" Holly and "Uncle" Val, to visit him, and he played a trick on them.### Little Jon's Family
- Little Jon's family consists of himself, his mother, and his father.
- His father has a short grey beard, deep eyes, and a funny smile.
- His mother is beautiful, with creamy cheeks, silver threads in her dark goldy hair, and a soft throat.
Little Jon's Activities
- Little Jon spends time going up and down the stairs, exploring the house, and playing in the garden.
- He likes to slide down the banisters and whisper "Ho, ho, ho! Dog my cats" to bring luck.
- He plays with a beetle in the grass and fights with daisies, naming them after knights.
Little Jon's Relationships
- Little Jon loves his mother deeply and is fascinated by her beauty.
- He is close to his father and has conversations with him about various topics.
- He has a special bond with Bella, the housekeeper, who is kind to him.
Little Jon's Imagination
- Little Jon has a vivid imagination, evident in his games and fantasies.
- He imagines fairies, the Goaty God Pan, and other mythical creatures.
- He creates his own stories and scenarios, often blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Little Jon's Sleep and Dreams
- Little Jon has trouble sleeping and is prone to nightmares.
- He has a recurring dream about drinking milk from a pan that is the moon.
- His mother comforts him when he wakes up from bad dreams.
Little Jon's Personality
- Little Jon is a curious and imaginative child.
- He is sensitive and emotional, often feeling overwhelmed by his thoughts and feelings.
- He is affectionate and loving, especially towards his mother.### Little Jon's Story
- Little Jon is a young boy who is scared of the dark and has a vivid imagination
- He gets out of bed to look at the clock and hears his mother playing music, which makes him feel better
- He eats a macaroon, which makes the music sound even more beautiful to him
- He is afraid of something, but his mother comforts him and he feels better
- He notices that his mother looks different, with her hair down and a few silver threads
- He likes her hair like this and asks to sleep in her bed
Soames Forsyte's Story
- Soames Forsyte is a wealthy man who emerges from the Knightsbridge Hotel in 1920
- He is going to visit a picture gallery and is thinking about the future
- He walks, rather than taking a cab, because he dislikes the drivers
- He has gone through a lot of anxiety during the War and is now more cautious and hardened
- He has a fortune of a quarter of a million and is diversified, but is worried about taxation and levies
- He is looking forward to meeting his daughter, Fleur, at the gallery at 4 o'clock
- He thinks about his wife, Annette, who was not allowed to go to France to nurse during the War
- He thinks about his daughter, Fleur, who is restless and wilful, and knows her power over her father
- He is getting older and reflects on his past, including his first wife, Irene, and his cousin, Jolyon
- He thinks about his current life and how he will make sure Fleur is rich enough to purchase and extinguish the name of the man she marries.
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A young boy's imaginative summer solo adventure, filled with hunting, fishing, and make-believe play.