Storytime for Grownups A Little Princess: Chapters 11-12
Dec 4, 2025
Dive into the enchanting world of a Victorian Christmas as Sara meets Ram Dass and his mischievous monkey. Experience her determination to stay a princess at heart, despite the harshness she faces. Discover the gossip surrounding a mysterious gentleman next door and how his past intertwines with Sara's fate. Listen as Carrisford's guilt drives him to seek the lost child, and feel Sara's heartfelt moments with her pet rat, Melchizedek. It's a nostalgic journey filled with kindness, courage, and the spirit of hope.
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How To Read Problematic Classics
- Faith Moore explains treating outdated racial views in classics as products of their time rather than censoring them.
- She recommends noting stereotypes while focusing on the book's humanity and authorial intent.
Princess Pretend Versus Harsh Reality
- Faith Moore traces Sarah's decline toward 'rock bottom' and the collapse of her imaginative pretends.
- She highlights the contrast between Sarah's inner 'princess' strength and her real, hungry loneliness.
Monkey On The Rooftop
- Frances Hodgson Burnett's text shows Sara watching sunsets from the attic and meeting Ram Dass with his monkey.
- The monkey leaps into Sara's room and Ram Dass thanks her in Hindustani, recalling her life in India.
