Chapter 17 - Happy Days Flashcards
righted a wrong
made amends
a narrow crack or opening
crevice
recklessly hurried
pell-mell
temporary; passing quickly
fleeting
frowned and glared
scowled
unwelcome arrival
intrusion
How does Peter act to ward the doctor? How do you account for these actions?
Peter is very begrudging of the doctor’s presence. Out of jealousy, he acts hatefully towards him but then is sorry for doing so and trees to make private amends.
What words of wisdom does Heidi give the doctor? What is the role reversal of the conversation?
She tells him to trust God. In Frankfurt it was Grandmama and the doctor who comforted Heidi. Here, she is taking the “adult” role and comforting the doctor.
How does the hymn affect the doctor?
It reminds him of his happy childhood and of pleasing memories of his mother.
What does Heidi promise the doctor as he is leaving the mountains?
Heidi promises to come to Frankfurt to care for the doctor if he is ever ill or lonely.
“Can you understand that even up here it is possible for sorrow to cast a shadow over the eyes so that one can’t really enjoy the beauty, and that adds to the sadness?”
Dr. Classen to Heidi
