Life in the Mountains
When Heidi first explores the outside of the Alpine hut, she discovers her grandfather performing this manual task, showcasing his self-reliance.
Hammering/repairing his carpentry tools to build a goat-shed?
The primary reason Aunt Dete gives for abandoning Heidi with the Sesemann family, revealing her own selfish motivations.
To secure a lucrative domestic position for herself without the burden of a child.
The specific physical disability that makes Peter's grandmother completely vulnerable and heavily reliant on Heidi's visits.
Blindness; infirmity because of age.
The spiritual lesson Grandmamma Sesemann teaches Heidi regarding why some prayers seem to go unanswered by God.
God knows what is best, and when prayers don't seem to be answered it is because the Lord knows when what we need - and when we need it - better than we do.
Johanna Spyri wrote Heidi during a rapid transition in 19th-century Europe when cities were bustling with factories and huge amounts of poeple living in confined spaces. What is the environment/scene that Spyri uses to draw out this comparison?
The Alps and simple village of Dorfii.
These specific towering trees stand directly behind Grandfather’s hut, producing a rushing sound in the wind that Heidi grows to love.
Old fir trees (or pine trees)
The high architectural structure Heidi climbs to find a view of the mountains, only to be disappointed by a sea of grey stone roofs.
A church tower (or steeple)?
The two crucial provisions Grandfather brings to Peter's family during the harsh winter months to ensure they do not freeze or starve.
A large loaf of bread and a heavy load of firewood.
The specific text Heidi reads aloud to her grandfather that directly sparks his reconciliation with God, the Pastor and the village.
Parable of the Prodigal Son.
What does Heidi spot moving in circles above the high cliffs when she first ascends the pasture with Peter. It represents freedom.
A large predatory bird (likely to be a hawk, eagle, or bearded vulture).
The specific insulting term Mrs. Rottenmeier uses to describe Heidi when the child fails to understand strict urban etiquette.
A barbarian (or wild savage/uncivilised creature.
Knowing that he is losing Heidi's attention, Peter feels an intense, burning jealousy toward Clara because Clara takes up all of Heidi's time doing this activity.
Reading and talking.
Dr. Classen's diagnosis of Heidi’s severe decline in Frankfurt draws a comparsion between city life and life in the Alps. As well as being forced to spend much of her time indoors, whatelse has caused Heidi to get sick?
She misses the lack of nature and simple food and lifetsyle of the mountains, as well as Grandfather, Grannie and Peter.
The exact trade or craft that Alm-Uncle practiced during his many years away in Naples before returning to live as a recluse.
A soldier and a master carpenter
The specific biblical story featured in the illustrated book given by Grandmamma, containing a pasture scene that moves Heidi to tears.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son.
The terrifying location Heidi warns Peter about, claiming that grown men still attend and are forced to wear Sunday clothes everyday.
The school in Frankfurt.
The long-term promise Mr. Sesemann makes to the Alm-Uncle to ensure Heidi's permanent security on the mountain.
Ensuring Heidi is always cared for and buying the winter house in Dorfii.
Define 'obstreperous' and use in context.
Noisy, unruly, and difficult to control or manage. Particularly referring to a person.
Define 'penitently' and use in context.
To act in a way that shows sorrow, regret, or remorse for a wrong action.
Define 'pell-mell' and use in context.
In a disorderly, headlong haste, or in a confused, jumbled mass or crowd.
Define 'tremulously' and use in context.
Shaking, quivering, or trembling slightly.