The Little Princess

Why was Becky glad to stay at Sara's party in spite of the terrible way Miss Minchin treated her?

Becky wants to see Sara open her presents and to see the new doll

Why did Becky's kindness cause Sara to cry?

Becky was loving and cared for Sara.

What do you think was the hardest thing for Sara about going to school in London?

Having to live away from her father and making new friends

How did Ram Dass encourage Sara to keep acting like a princess?

He spoke to her as if she were a princess, and he bowed to her. She could still be a princess on the inside.

What made people think of Sara as 'a little princess'?

Her dad buys her everything, especially expensive things like furs.

What kept Miss Minchin from putting Sara out on the street?

It would look bad for her business and people would think she was cruel

The Bible says, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud." How did Miss Minchin set herself up for a fall?

Miss Minchin was mean and unkind to Sara even though her father just died. She only cared about the money and not people. She wanted total control over Sara.

If Ermengarde had been an excellent student, would Sara have become her friend right away? Why or Why not?

No, she likes to rescue those in distress or less fortunate/poor

How did Sara keep Miss Minchin from feeling as powerful as she wanted to feel? Was Sara's behavior wrong?

Sara did not cry or make a scene, she did not thank Miss Minchin for letter her stay. Her behavior is justified because of how mean and cruel Miss Minchin is.

Why did Sara Apologize for Laughing, but refuse to apologize for thinking?

She apologized for laughing because it might be considered rude. Sara has the right to think and have her own thoughts.

What made Miss Minchin blind to Sara's splendid character?

She doesn't' like Sara being so perfect. She thought Sara was spoiled even though she wasn't. Miss Minchin is jealous.

What made Sara think that she might not be as good a person as she seemed?

She had a lot of nice accidents, like her father giving her everything, that made it easy to be good

How does Sara's attitude toward those in need compare to Jesus' attitude?

She is compassionate, has a heart for others, and takes pity

What made Miss Minchin treat Sara in such a different way than Ram Dass Treated her

She wanted to have power over Sara

Sara did her best to be a good worker. How was she treated in return?

The harder she worked, the more others blamed her, disliked her, and yelled at her

What did Sara and Ram Dass have in common?

They are both servants, been to India, and speak Hindustani

How were Miss Minchin and her house alike?

They were respectable and ugly

Several times the author mentions Sara's proud heart. Is it different than Miss Minchin's pride?

Yes, Sara's proud heart is different. Sara wants to do her best, she is kind, and tries to help others. Miss Minchin thinks only of herself.

What made Miss Minchin think that Sara needed to learn French?

her father hired a French maid to take care of her

What does the Bible say about goodness?

no one is good, except Christ