Courage—Miss Lesley tells Grace and Arthur that it takes time to change minds. How does Miss Lesley show courage in her efforts to change minds about child labor? Discuss how it takes courage to become an activist and make a difference in society. Debate whether Arthur shows courage or cowardice when he purposely injures himself at the mill. What is Grace’s most courageous moment? Who is the least courageous character in the novel?

Fear—What are the mill workers’ greatest fears? Arthur never seems to fear Miss Lesley, but Grace is the victim of her wrath many times. At what point does Grace realize that it isn’t Miss Lesley, but a life as a mill worker that she fears? How does fear cause Mrs. Forcier to tear up the picture that Mr. Hine gives Grace? What does Grace fear most about losing Arthur? How does she cope withthis fear?Family—De