Chapter 25 · The Adventures of Pinocchio

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The depth of your sorrow made me see that you have a kind heart.

Read it aloud. What do you think she means by the depth of his sorrow?

Narration Tell back what happened, from the moment the little woman admits who she is to the Fairy's promise at the end.

Each time the Fairy starts to say what good boys do, Pinocchio finishes with his own fault. Why might he be so quick to say it? Character
The Fairy says school starts tomorrow, and Pinocchio’s face fell a little. What does his face tell us that his words do not? Inference
Pinocchio says he has long wanted a mother “just like other boys.” Why might that matter so much to him? Theme
The chapter ends with the Fairy saying, “now it is up to you.” Why might the author give her the last word? Author's choice

Make a Connection Tell about a time someone forgave you, and how you felt afterward.

depth: The depth of your sorrow made me see that you have a kind heart. How deep something goes.
sorrow: The depth of your sorrow Deep sadness.
admitted: she finally admitted that she was the little Fairy Said something was true.
rascal: You rascal of a Marionette! A playful trouble-maker.
disgustedly: cried Pinocchio disgustedly In a way that shows you are fed up.
obedient: Good boys are obedient Doing what you are told.
mischievous: though they may often be very mischievous Full of playful trouble.
comfort: be a comfort to my father A help that makes you feel better.
wearies: Because work wearies me! Makes you very tired.

Pinocchio says he wants to be a good boy, and also that he is tired of being a Marionette. Using two details, tell which wish seems stronger.
The Fairy says people who will not work end badly. Using two details from her speech, tell what she most wants Pinocchio to understand.
Pinocchio’s father is missing, and the Fairy says, “I do not know.” Using two details, tell how much hope her answers give.