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What does Martha reveal about how her family copes with rainy days?
What does Martha reveal about how her family copes with rainy days?
Martha states that they try to keep from under each other's feet and that the bigger ones play in the cow-shed.
How does Dickon differ from others regarding the rain?
How does Dickon differ from others regarding the rain?
Dickon doesn't mind the rain and believes he sees things on rainy days that he doesn't when it's sunny.
What incident does Dickon recount that illustrates his compassion for animals?
What incident does Dickon recount that illustrates his compassion for animals?
Dickon found a half-drowned fox cub and brought it home to keep it warm after its mother was killed.
What emotions does Martha convey about her mother during rainy days?
What emotions does Martha convey about her mother during rainy days?
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Why does Mary feel the need to ask Martha about rainy day activities?
Why does Mary feel the need to ask Martha about rainy day activities?
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Study Notes
Chapter VI
- Heavy rain the next day; poor visibility due to mist and clouds
- Mary asks Martha how to spend a rainy day in their cottage
- Martha says people try to avoid stepping on each other; mothers get annoyed easily
- Animals and people act differently in rain (people don't mind the wet like Dickon who goes out even when it's raining)
- Dickon's reaction to rain is similar to sunny days; he sees things one would usually miss on rainy days
- A little fox cub was found drowned; it was brought back to the cottage and kept warm in a shirt
- The fox cub's mother was killed near the hole; the other cubs were dead
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Description
In this chapter, Mary and Martha navigate a rainy day at their cottage, discussing how people and animals react to the weather. Dickon's unwavering enthusiasm in the rain highlights his connection to nature, while a tragic event involving a fox cub brings an emotional depth to the story. Explore the themes of resilience and the beauty found amidst challenges.
