Around Elizabeth he is also needy, judgmental and very demanding. P.33 Kurt is talented, handsome and successful. Do you or have you ever shared a bedroom with a sibling? Have you been to sleep away camp? Describe what that is like and how you adapted to the situation. It takes place at the Cottage, where they share rooms and living arrangements and presumably have to get along with each other despite having just met. P.29-36 We meet more of the apprentices in their dormitory during this scene. Do you want that, too? How will you achieve it? What’s your plan? And what if you fail? What’s your plan B? P.25 Jane and Elizabeth go to the Automat and talk about how they are going to be successful, rich and famous. Do you know of any actors, musicians or other entertainers that beat initial odds against them to find success? Hint: Jennifer Lopez
Price tells Elizabeth that many people who want to be actors will fail, no matter how talented they are, that talent is no guarantee of success. What do you think this says about the characters, or about L’Engle? Have you read other books by L’Engle? Many of her protagonists are scientists of some kind. P.20 Elizabeth majored in Chemistry in college. Is there a star system today? Name some of the stars you follow and why you like or don’t like them or their work. Price explains the star system in his theater. Have you ever had a sudden attraction to somebody whom you had not yet met? How did it make you feel? Were you finally introduced? What happened next? P.14 Elizabeth is very excited when she first sees Kurt. Did you ever worry in advance about having a conversation with somebody: a parent, a friend? Did you ever have to negotiate with them for something you really wanted? What was the result of that conversation? What might you say differently if you had a chance to do it again? P.11 Elizabeth fears speaking with her Aunt Harriet because she is afraid her Aunt will ask her to come home. Note: Page references are to the hardcover edition.
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