PART A: How does the narrator’s discussion of Laurie contribute to the plot of the story?

A
The narrator shows how Laurie is a good kid deep down, suggesting that Charles might be similarly good.
B
The narrator describes how easily influenced Laurie is, suggesting that he’s not confident in his identity yet.
C
The narrator shows how naturally curious Laurie is, bringing attention to why he might experiment with good and bad behaviors.
D
The narrator describes how Laurie often misbehaves at home, highlighting the similarities between him and Charles.

its on common lit called CHARLES
by Shirley Jackson