What did Stanley tell his parents about Camp Green Lake?
He is too tired to lather up with soap. So, this is what Stanley tells his mother when he writes to her: Dear Mom, Today was my first day at camp, and I’ve already made some friends. We’ve been out on the lake all day, so I’m pretty tired.
How does Stanley’s mother feel about his being at camp?
Stanley’s mother insists there’s no family curse, though she also can’t ignore the fact that things go wrong for her family often. His mother appreciates Stanley’s attempts to make it seem like he’s at a real summer camp, as it makes her feel like a much wealthier parent. …
Why does Stanley lie about Camp Green Lake to his mother?
He explains to Zero that he lies because he doesn’t want her to worry. Later, he writes her again, still lying to protect her. This time he to fills the letter with made-up stories about rock climbing so that she believes that Camp Green Lake is a normal camp and that he’s having a great time.
What does Stanley not tell his mother?
In chapter 9 Stanley writes to his Mom to tell her know how he is doing and what’s going on at Camp Green Lake. In the letter he doesn’t tell her the truth because he doesn’t want her to worry about him – so he tells some ‘white lies’. Today was my first day at camp and I’ve already made some friends.
Why did Stanley refuse to teach Zero to read and write?
Stanley refused to teach Zero to read and write because he was so tired at the end of the day. He didn’t want to waste his time on people who didn’t matter. Once again, Stanley found himself at the wrong time when Magnet stole Mr. Sir’s sunflower seeds.
Who attacked Stanley in holes?
Mr. Pendanski
What are 3 characteristics of Mr SIR in holes?
mean, bossy, and a coward. Mr. Sir is the kind of person who enjoys exerting power over children, but he bows and scrapes before the Warden, the only person around who’s scarier than he is. His defining features are his fake-jolly cowboy-style of talking, and the sunflower seeds he’s constantly spitting.