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CHARLES
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by Shirley Jackson

Writing

CHARLES

Laurie, a kindergarten student, is now fascinated with his classmate Charles, who is exceedingly misbehaved and unpleasant in class. Laurie would come home every day, eager to tell his parents about Charles. Laurie's parents are concerned because they believe Charles will harm their son, Laurie.

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At lunch, Laurie spoke insolently to his father, spilled his baby sister's milk, and remarked that his teacher said they were not to take the name of the Lord in vain. Laurie started to talk about a boy named Charles.

NEXT DAY......

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Laurie began to be playful with his father before his mother asked.......

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Then her mother quickly asked...

Charles has been misbehaving continuously. Throughout the third and fourth weeks, Charles seemed to go through an internal transformation as he became the teacher's assistant and, shockingly, was pleasant. But not long after that, Charles returns to his old ways (being rude to everyone). Charles even taught a girl an indecent term and uttered it himself so many times that he was punished by having his lips rinsed with soap.

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Laurie's mother was concerned with this kid named Charles as he might influence Laurie in a bad way.

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At the P.T.A meeting, Laurie's mother sat restlessly, scanning each comfortable matronly face, trying to determine which one hid the secret of Charles. None of them looked haggard enough. After the meeting, Laurie's mother identified and sought out Laurie's kindergarten teacher.

THE END.....

Laurie's Kindergarten Teacher

Laurie's Father

Laurie's Mother

Laurie/Charles

CHARACTERS

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