A Little Princess, Chapter 3 summary
Chapter 3 of 19 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 3, Sara Crewe befriends Ermengarde St. John after seeing her struggle with French and suffer the other pupils’ laughter. In Sara’s room, stories about her doll lead to a confession of grief over her father’s absence, and the girls agree to become close friends.
What happens
- Sara notices Ermengarde’s distress when Miss Minchin scolds her and other pupils laugh at her French.
- After lessons, Sara approaches Ermengarde and invites her upstairs to meet Emily.
- Sara explains her pretend belief that dolls move and speak when people leave them alone.
- While sharing stories, Sara reveals how deeply she misses her father and explains her promise to endure the separation.
- Ermengarde asks for a close friendship, and Sara agrees and offers help with French.
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What to notice
Sara explains that storytelling eases sorrow without removing it. Sharing her imagination also gives Ermengarde a way to comfort her.
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What help does Sara offer Ermengarde when they agree to be friends?
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