MFAOA CHAPTER 14
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- Hey, Stan? Can you explain chapter 14 of our novel to me? I kinda forgot what it was about.
- Yeah, sure. Here's what you need to know: Gerry discovers that his mother has enlisted a new tutor, Kralefsky, a man with a profound love for birds. Gerry, skeptical of so-called "bird enthusiasts," is unimpressed at the prospect. However, his skepticism deepens when he meets Kralefsky at the door, revealing a gnome-like appearance. observe his collection of birds before their tutoring session begins.
- Ascending to the attic behind a locked door, Gerry is greeted by a vibrant array of dozens of birdcages lining the walls. As Kralefsky tends to the birds, engaging both Gerry and his feathered companions in conversation, time slips away unnoticed. When an alarm disrupts their avian discussions, Kralefsky is shocked to find that it's already noon, and Gerry is due to leave in half an hour. The session ends with an unexpected twist as they gather flowers for the birds, and Gerry, surprisingly, expresses his fondness for Kralefsky to his family.
- Their tutoring sessions encompass a diverse curriculum, from drilling Gerry on history to exploring the primary exports of English counties. They also delve into a French bird book, though Kralefsky's impatience with Gerry's struggles leads them to engaging in conversational French during walks. Inevitably, their excursions lead them to Corfu's lively bird market, where Kralefsky's passion for birds takes precedence over language lessons. Amid their educational pursuits, Kralefsky's peculiar morning routines raise Gerry's curiosity, particularly his regular visits to his "mother," which Gerry humorously interprets as a euphemism for the bathroom.
- Thanks, Stan.
- One morning, Gerry decides to adopt Kralefsky's term for the bathroom, leading to a humorous confusion. Gerry's attempt to visit Kralefsky's "mother" unravels into an unexpected encounter with Mrs. Kralefsky in a room overflowing with flowers. Mrs. Kralefsky shares her belief that her hair is self-sufficient and almost separate from her, adding another layer to the eccentricities of their unconventional tutoring sessions. As Kralefsky departs to check on hatching eggs, Gerry is left in the peculiar company of Mrs. Kralefsky, who insists that flowers engage in conversations among themselves, prompting a sharp inquiry into whether Gerry finds her strange. The chapter concludes as they resume their tutoring work, surrounded by the vibrant and unconventional world of Kralefsky's avian and floral interests.
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