Addie’s surprise at Miss Chevalier’s behavior

Addie’s admiration of Miss Chevalier’s personality

Addie’s comfort with Miss Chevalier’s criticisms

Addie’s realization of Miss Chevalier’s flaws

The overwhelming demands Miss Chevalier places on Addie

The contrast between Miss Chevalier and Addie

The preference Miss Chevalier displays for Addie at the expense of the other students

The contrast between Miss Chevalier’s unusual appearance and congenial personality

Standing up for one’s rights

The will to survive

The power of encouragement

Working hard to get ahead

I guess I was better than the others because after the meeting, Miss Chevalier asked if I would recite the whole poem to the Saturday Club. (paragraph 4)

I only got halfway through the poem when Miss Chevalier stopped me and asked if I knew what impetuous meant. (paragraph 7)

I’m sure I turned bright red, but Miss Chevalier pretended not to notice.... (paragraph 8)

I had never been asked for my opinion, but I knew I couldn’t keep her waiting. . . . (paragraph 11)