The Princess and the Goblin, Chapter 14 summary
Chapter 14 of 32 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, Irene plans to visit her grandmother, but a strange creature frightens her into fleeing the house and losing her way on the mountain. A silver light she identifies as her grandmother’s lamp restores her courage and guides her home, where she climbs to the old lady’s door while the household searches for her.
What happens
- Irene keeps her promised Friday visit secret from Lootie and waits for darkness.
- Lootie leaves to fetch tea, and a strange, long-legged creature leaps through the nursery window.
- Irene avoids the stairs in terror, runs outside, and becomes lost on the dark mountain.
- A silver globe restores her courage, and she follows its guidance toward home.
- Irene reaches the tower door while Lootie and the household search the house for her.
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What to notice
The narrator explains why Irene runs away from safety. Her fear strengthens the danger she imagines instead of helping her choose wisely.
Quick check
How does looking at the silver light help Irene on the rough road?
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