Babysitting Helen Flashcards
What is the old lady’s name?
Helen
What is Helens daughters name?
Barb
What is wrong with Helen?
She has a mental issue like Alzheimer’s but she remembers her husbands birthday when no one else does.
What is the turning point in Trishs time babysitting?
When Helen is found standing in the counter, Trish realizes how much Helen really needs her help. So the rest of the night, Trish is very careful with Helen.
What is one theme in the short story and explain.
One theme is don’t judge a book by its cover. This theme occurs because Trush thought that this was just an old lady who needs someone to watch her just in case, but she then realized that Helen really needs her help.
What is the second theme in this story?
The second theme in this story is the Golden Rule (treat others the way you want to be treated)
Who is the babysitter in the story?
Trish DEVELOPING CHARACTER