A Little Princess, Chapter 11 summary
Chapter 11 of 19 · 13 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 11, Sara meets Ram Dass when his monkey enters her attic, and his respectful manner reminds her of her former life. She renews her resolve to behave like a princess despite poverty, then unsettles Miss Minchin by explaining her imagined royal power after receiving blows in the classroom.
What happens
- Sara escapes the kitchen to watch a brilliant sunset through her attic window and smiles at Ram Dass nearby.
- His monkey runs into Sara's attic, and she speaks Hindustani and invites Ram Dass across the roof to retrieve it.
- Ram Dass notices her shabby room but treats her respectfully, stirring memories of the deference she once receives.
- Facing Miss Minchin's plans to exploit her work and learning, Sara resolves to preserve her inward dignity through royal make-believe.
- The next morning, Miss Minchin strikes Sara while she imagines Alfred the Great's punishment, and Sara laughs at the coincidence.
- Sara explains her imagined power as a princess, and Miss Minchin sends her away while the girls whisper.
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What to notice
Sara separates personal dignity from clothing and social position. This belief guides her politeness and gives her strength during Miss Minchin's attack.
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Why does Ram Dass enter Sara's attic?
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