The Midwife
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Summary
Alyce, a homeless child, is taken in by a sharp -tongued midwife. She makes the girl her apprentice. One day, Alyce finds Edward, another homeless child. Although, she is not able to care for him herself, Alyce persuades the cook at the local baron s manor to give the boy a job and a place to stay. Alyce promises Edward that she will return for him when she can. Months pass. Alyve has an argument with the midwife and takes a job working at an inn. Now that she has an income of her own and a place to live, Alyce returns to the manor to reclaim Edward.
Elements of the story
y Setting Medieval time: (village) manor, the river y Characters 1. Brat(Alyce) - the homeless girl, also called Beetle and she takes on the name Alyce 2. Jane Sharp - the midwife who takes Brat in as an apprentice. 3. Edward - the homeless friend of Brat's. y Plot Alice and Edward are talking in the kitchen. Then, they go to the river to see the great event. As they help others find time for themselves social satisfaction themselves. Alice is gong to bathe. Finally, she went down the path from the manor. y Theme Dreams y Conflict Alyce, a homeless child finds Edward, another homeless child and she is not able to care for himself.
Juan A. Arizmendi Quebradillas, PR
From The Midwife·s Apprentice
By Karen Cushman
María A. Guzmán Padín
Guide for Responding
Check your comprehension 1. What is Edward s role at the manor? Edward s was a menial worker. 2. Why is Alyce at the manor? Alyce was visiting because they were good friends. 3. What chore do Edward and Alyce share? Edward and Alyce helped the people of the river. 4. What doses Alyce do at the river when the work is done? Alyce was bathed in the river with soap. Interpret 1. Why does Edward tell Alyce so much about his life at the manor? Edward s told to Alyce with emotion and interest all about his life because his desire was to be heard. 2. What does Alyce learn about herself during her time with Edward? Alyce realized she was not alone in the world 3. What do Edward and Alyce want from each other? Explain how their expectations differ. They want to spend time together. He wants to express what he feels and she wants to hear what he feels. Apply 4. What does this story suggest about the ways people s dreams remain the same, despite the passage of history? Dreams can come true if you wish. Extend 5. How important are cleanliness and physical aparance in people s lives today? In the world we live in today the physical is "the most important thing . But when you learn to love and value a person inside you will realize that the physical is not always essential.
Conclusion
This work for me was a little complicated because I do not like reading first and second because the story was a bit "weird. But the story has a positive message and that was something I liked. I had to get help to understand many words. I know I could do a better job but I leave it for last hour.
Alyce, a homeless child, is taken in by a sharp -tongued midwife. She makes the girl her apprentice. One day, Alyce finds Edward, another homeless child. Although, she is not able to care for him herself, Alyce persuades the cook at the local baron s manor to give the boy a job and a place to stay. Alyce promises Edward that she will return for him when she can. Months pass. Alyve has an argument with the midwife and takes a job working at an inn. Now that she has an income of her own and a place to live, Alyce returns to the manor to reclaim Edward.
Elements of the story
y Setting Medieval time: (village) manor, the river y Characters 1. Brat(Alyce) - the homeless girl, also called Beetle and she takes on the name Alyce 2. Jane Sharp - the midwife who takes Brat in as an apprentice. 3. Edward - the homeless friend of Brat's. y Plot Alice and Edward are talking in the kitchen. Then, they go to the river to see the great event. As they help others find time for themselves social satisfaction themselves. Alice is gong to bathe. Finally, she went down the path from the manor. y Theme Dreams y Conflict Alyce, a homeless child finds Edward, another homeless child and she is not able to care for himself.
Juan A. Arizmendi Quebradillas, PR
From The Midwife·s Apprentice
By Karen Cushman
María A. Guzmán Padín
Guide for Responding
Check your comprehension 1. What is Edward s role at the manor? Edward s was a menial worker. 2. Why is Alyce at the manor? Alyce was visiting because they were good friends. 3. What chore do Edward and Alyce share? Edward and Alyce helped the people of the river. 4. What doses Alyce do at the river when the work is done? Alyce was bathed in the river with soap. Interpret 1. Why does Edward tell Alyce so much about his life at the manor? Edward s told to Alyce with emotion and interest all about his life because his desire was to be heard. 2. What does Alyce learn about herself during her time with Edward? Alyce realized she was not alone in the world 3. What do Edward and Alyce want from each other? Explain how their expectations differ. They want to spend time together. He wants to express what he feels and she wants to hear what he feels. Apply 4. What does this story suggest about the ways people s dreams remain the same, despite the passage of history? Dreams can come true if you wish. Extend 5. How important are cleanliness and physical aparance in people s lives today? In the world we live in today the physical is "the most important thing . But when you learn to love and value a person inside you will realize that the physical is not always essential.
Conclusion
This work for me was a little complicated because I do not like reading first and second because the story was a bit "weird. But the story has a positive message and that was something I liked. I had to get help to understand many words. I know I could do a better job but I leave it for last hour.
