To remember where we stopped last time, here are a few captivating details about the story.
Jerusha Abbott, who is seventeen years old and a student, is the oldest orphan at the orphanage. She also assists in the orphanage.
6) An essay titled “The Blue Wednesday” was written. (p. 7)
A letter of acknowledgement to Mr. John Smith needs to be written once a month. (p. 8)
Asylum / Orphanage House – 97 orphans. (p.)
1) Mrs. Lippett, the matron of the asylum called “John Grier Home” (p. 9), is visited by Mr. John Smith (Daddy Long-Legs) on the first Wednesday of every month (p.
1)- The affluent trustee of the asylum (p. 5) intends to enroll Jerusha in a college for young ladies, with the aspiration of developing her writing skills (p. 8). Additionally, the trustee may correspond with Jerusha if she faces expulsion from college (p.
9) In my previous question, I asked you to explore the new experiences that Jerusha encountered upon leaving the asylum. What have you discovered? A: Why did college life seem so unfamiliar to Jerusha? What were the new things she encountered? Her first discovery after leaving the asylum was a train. (p. 13: “.)
Yesterday, I spent four hours traveling on a train.
I had never ridden in a taxi before. Then, she arrived at the college.
What was her first impression about the college? – The biggest – Most bewildering place
Before Jerusha left the asylum, she had a serious talk with Mrs. Lippett. What did Mrs. Lippett tell her? – How to behave all the rest of her life – How to behave toward Mr.
John Smith, also known as Hitching-Post or Dear Clothes-Pole, is referred to as such by Jerusha. She writes a letter mentioning a “very comfortable sensation” and attributes this feeling to Mr. Smith, who acts as a kind of family to her.
She felt a sense of belonging to someone now. Jerusha describes Mr. Smith as tall, rich, and someone who dislikes girls. Jerusha chose to call Mr. Smith because she knew little about him.
Smith is not known as “Mr. Girl-Hater” or “Mr. Rich-Man,” but rather as “Mr. Daddy-Long-Legs.” This is due to the three characteristics that she attributed to him.
Jerusha Smith believed that only tallness would be a permanent aspect of Mr. Smith’s life. On the same floor, there were three other girls: Sallie McBride and Julia Rutledge Pendleton (both freshmen) and one senior (who wears spectacles). Sallie McBride has red hair and a turn-up nose.
16Julia R. Pendleton- hailing from prestigious New York families, Julia considered herself distinct from her fellow floor-mates. She believed she was better groomed and came from a more privileged background compared to the other students who were considered as orphans.
Q: What made Jerusha believe she had the ability to join the college basketball team?
– Small in stature
– Remarkably fast
– Thin and agile
– Resilient
Q: What are the colors of Jerusha’s room?
– Brown and yellow (p.)
18) Comparison between Sallie McBride and Jerusha Abbott
Differences: Sallie McBride, Julia Pendleton, Jerusha Abbott
Family background:
- Sallie McBride – Properly brought up (p. 16)
- Julia Pendleton – Properly brought up
- Jerusha Abbott – Foundling (p. 16)
Feelings:
- Sallie McBride – Homesick (p. 17)
- Julia Pendleton – N/A
- Jerusha Abbott – No homesickness (p.
17) Impression / Personality: The most entertaining person has a humorous and friendly personality, but lacks interest in anything. Despite their positive attitude, Jerusha dislikes them.
Q: What did Jerusha learn in English? How has her English improved?
In her English class, Jerusha focused on studying exposition. Her writing style is becoming clearer and more concise with each passing day.
Q: What is Physiology?
Physiology is the scientific study of the normal functions and operations of living organisms.
(p. 19) A comparison is made between Life in the Asylum and Life in College. Life in the asylum is characterized by being very obedient and following rules, while life in college offers more freedom and flexibility.
During my time at the John’s Grier Home (p. 15), I learned the importance of being precise in following rules. Currently, I reside in a ward where I have twenty roommates and share a room with them. However, I also have prior experience living in a single room.
According to the author, living in a ward with twenty roommates for 18 years can be exhausting, but it provides a feeling of serenity and calmness when one is alone (p. 16).
In the story, the girls display various emotions, with some experiencing distress while others are satisfied.
“… These girls are the happiest I have ever seen because they have not been introduced to English Literature.”
Girls appeared to be knowledgeable about certain subjects such as Michaelangelo and Maurice Maeterlinck.
“The trouble with college is that you’re expected to know such a lot of things you’ve never learned” (p.17). Additionally, she has little to no money to spend.
She has a larger amount of money available for spending.
“To be able to shop and pay with a genuine five-dollar bill, and even receive change, is a completely new experience for someone accustomed to having only a nickel in their possession throughout their entire life” (p.17)
