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They are curious about how her personality might affect her son's behavior
In "Charles" by Shirley Jackson, some notable quotes include: "It was a perfectly lovely day, and I was going to school." This sets the tone for the story. Another significant quote is when Laurie describes Charles as "the most interesting boy in the whole kindergarten." Lastly, the twist comes when Laurie's mother exclaims, "Charles is not a real boy," revealing the truth about Laurie's behavior.
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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.
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The pilot of the story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson introduces us to a young boy named Laurie who starts kindergarten and shares amusing stories about a mischievous classmate named Charles. As Laurie describes Charles's disruptive behavior, his mother becomes intrigued and concerned about this child's impact on her son. However, the twist reveals that Charles is actually a creation of Laurie’s imagination, reflecting his own misbehavior and adjustment to school life. The story explores themes of identity, parental perception, and the complexities of childhood.
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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.