A Little Princess, Chapter 1 summary
Chapter 1 of 19 · 14 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 1, Sara Crewe arrives in London with her father, who arranges special comforts for her at Miss Minchin’s school before returning to India. They buy Emily, a doll Sara treats as a companion, but their painful goodbye leaves Sara seeking privacy rather than showing her grief to the school.
What happens
- Seven-year-old Sara travels through foggy London with Captain Crewe, dreading the separation that school requires.
- Miss Minchin welcomes them with flattery, and Captain Crewe arranges private rooms, a maid, and other privileges for Sara.
- Father and daughter buy lavish clothes and find Emily, a doll Sara chooses as a companion.
- Captain Crewe arranges payment through his solicitors, promises regular letters, and says goodbye to Sara.
- Sara locks her door to grieve privately, while Miss Minchin criticizes her expensive clothes but values their impressive appearance.
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What to notice
Sara expresses how deeply she knows and loves her father. Her words make their separation personal rather than merely a change of home.
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Why does Sara want Emily?
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