1. Now why so loving, darling? And why the sudden kiss?
2. Youd help me with some little jobs? For goodness sake, whats
this?
3. Your face is clean for once, dear.
4. Your clothes without a crease.
5. You saved your luncheon money? Will wonder never cease?
6. No dropping of your school books No shrieking, childish
treble.
7. Today you are a lamb, dear, Where yesterday, a rebel.
8. But surely youre some stranger, No rage or hullabaloo
9. Come closer, let me look, dear Can this be REALLY you?
10. Now were you struck by lightning? Or were you stunned at
sport? ???
11. Ah. Now I see the reason
12. Youve brought your school report!
13. Stanza 1 The parent is surprised that the child has a
sudden change in behaviour. The child has become a loving person
and even gives a kiss The child also suddenly helps with house
chores. The parent is bewildered
14. Stanza 2 The parents cannot believe that the childs face is
clean and his clothes are neat without any wrinkles The child also
saved his lunch money The parent is totally dumbfounded
15. Stanza 3 The child also does not drop any of his/ her book
around the house. The child also does not scream and shout That
day, the child is as innocent and gentle as a lamb, unlike his/ her
usual rebellious attitude
16. Stanza 4 The parent begins to wonder if the child is a
stranger The child does not make any noise The parent wants to have
a clearer look to confirm the identity of the child
17. Stanza 5 The parent wonders if lightning has struck the
child, or if he was shocked while playing sports. However, the
parent finally finds out the truth The child has brought home his
school report
18. Setting No specific time frame is mentioned, but the child
probably just returned from school Place : At home
19. Persona A parent who is puzzled to see his/her childs
sudden change of behaviour.
20. Themes Having an ulterior motive * The child is rather sly
* He is behaving well for a reason * He brought home is report card
which may contain bad grades * He tries to win his parents heart by
behaving well Disobedient * The child is describe to be naughty and
disobedient most of the time * That is why the parent is very
surprised to see him behaving well
21. MORAL VALUES We must try to behave well at all times and
not only on certain occasions We must have the courage to face
unpleasant consequences instead of finding excuses
