What is a summary of 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson?

Answer 1

There is no such thing as one thesis in a story, there are many. Each thesis has to revolve around one theme (the theme can change through thesises). In "Charles", some of the themes are poor parenting skills, attention, change, lying, etc. Come up with your own thesis around these themes.

Answer 2

A young boy named Laurie goes to kindergarten in the book "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. Laurie talks about his friend Charles, whom his parents think is a bad influence on Laurie. The book concludes with the teacher stating there isn't any boy named Charles in her class.

Answer 3

the simple answer:

the theme of Charles was if you lie then you will eventually get caught.

the compicated answer:

The difficulty of a child shaping his or her identity is central to this story.

Answer 4

There is not really a main conflict in "Charles", but the best answer would be that Laurie creates an alter ego named "Charles" and uses him to take all the flaws that Laurie has in kindergarten.

Answer 5

First it was , Laurie walks to school with girl next door Second it was, he tell his parent about bad Charles Third it was ,charles hit and kick the teacher Fourth it was Charles make all kids stay after class Fifth it was Laurie mom goes to PTA meeting

Answer 6

Laurie, The mother (1st person), the father, the teacher, and "Charles".

Answer 7

the plot

Answer 8

charls is a bad boy