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Laurie invented the character of Charles, a scheming, wicked boy, to hide his own misdeeds from his mother. The story is called 'Charles' and is written by Shirley Jackson.

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Laurie invented Charles to cover up his misbehavior at school and to shift the blame onto this imaginary troublemaker. This allowed Laurie to avoid taking responsibility for his actions and to continue getting away with mischief.

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Why does Laurie talk about Charles so much?

They are curious about how her personality might affect her son's behavior


What is the surprise at the end of Charles?

laurie is charles


In Charles Laurie describes Charles as a?

troublemaker


What is the resolution in the story Charles by shirley Jackson?

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Who is the narrator in the book Charles by shirley Jackson?

Laurie's mother feels conflicted about how to handle the conference with Laurie's teacher. Another conflict arises at the end when Laurie's parents, as well as the reader, discover that Laurie has invented Charles, and that his tales about Charles reflect conflicts in Laurie's own life.


In Charles Laurie describes Charles as a(n) .?

troublemaker


In Charles Laurie's parents approach Laurie's teacher who appears to be?

surprised


Who is the protagonist of Charles by shirley Jackson?

In "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, the protagonist is Laurie's mother, who is the one narrating the story.


In Charles Laurie dreams up as a consolation to himself?

Charles


In the story Charles by Shirley Jackson how does Laurie convince his parents that Charles is a real student in his class?

Laurie convinces his parents that Charles is a real student by providing details about Charles' misbehavior in school that are too specific to be made up. This includes information about the teacher reprimanding Charles and Charles being punished for his behavior. By giving such detailed accounts, Laurie is able to maintain his deception.


In Charles Laurie's parents approach Laurie's teacher who appears to?

C: surprised (Apex)


Which happens last in Charles?

Laurie's teacher says that there is no Charles in kindergarten