Heidi

In the original story of Heidi, written by Johanna Spyri and published in 1881, a young orphan girl, Heidi, has no pet dog. In subsequent versions of the story, however, Heidi's grandfather has a pet...

The main characters in Heidi by Johanna Spyri include Heidi, a cheerful and kind-hearted orphan; Alm-Uncle, her gruff but loving grandfather; Peter, a goatherd and Heidi's friend; and Clara, a...

Miss Rottenmeier is the strict housekeeper of Herr Sesemann's household in Heidi. She disapproves of Heidi's appearance and lack of formal education, deeming her unsuitable as a companion for Clara,...

In Heidi, Grandfather's room is very simple, with just a bed, table, chair, and a few other basics. It reflects his pure soul.

Heidi was happy to find herself in her new home because it was close to her beloved nature. She also loved the simple cottage and saw the good in her grandfather.

Uncle Alm lives like a hermit in the mountains due to his troubled past. He squandered his family's wealth through drinking and gambling, causing his parents' grief and impoverishing his brother....

In Heidi, Grandfather and Aunt Dete exhibit contrasting attitudes. Grandfather is initially gruff and reclusive but deeply cares for Heidi, eventually showing a softer, nurturing side. Aunt Dete, on...

Heidi began reading after encouragement from Clara and her grandmother. Clara insisted Heidi learn to read, and once she did, Clara's grandmother gave her a book. Heidi's ability to read brought joy...

Heidi makes a bed by laying a bed-sheet over a fresh heap of straw in the hay-loft and then using extra hay for a pillow and a thick flax sack for a coverlid. From her vantage point high up in the...

Heidi, in response to Miss Rottenmeier's accusations of ingratitude, declares her desire to return home, citing concerns for her goat Snowflake, her grandmother, and her friend Peter. She expresses...

In Heidi, Clara's virtues include intelligence, observance, and knowledge about her surroundings. Despite being a chronic invalid, she is patient, somewhat brave, and open to new experiences and...

The hayloft in Heidi is a good place to sleep because it offers a beautiful view of the landscape. Heidi creates a comfortable bed by using piles of hay for a mattress and pillow, covering them with...

In Johanna Spyri's classic children's novel Heidi, the reason that Heidi gives for not learning how to read is "I can't learn to read; it is too hard" (chapter 6). The actual reason is that Heidi's...

Heidi is storing up dinner rolls made of white bread to take home to the mountain grandmother, who only has black bread to eat.

Heidi goes to the city of Frankfurt because her Aunt Dete arranges for her to work as a companion for Clara Sesemann, a 12-year-old paralyzed girl. Dete believes that living with her grandfather in...

Heidi very much enjoys her first meal of bread, cheese, and milk at her grandfather's house.

Heidi lived with her grandfather and the doctor in the village of Dorfli. They could see that she wasn't happy at the village school, due mainly to a stern teacher, so they sent her to the Hawthorn...

Heidi likes her grandfather for his underlying kindness and craftsmanship, despite his gruff exterior. She appreciates his house and enjoys the freedom he gives her, such as letting her choose her...

Heidi does not like living in the city, because she misses the people and places that she loves in the countryside. She becomes homesick and physically sick, and she is finally allowed to return to...

Miss Rottenmeier left the room because she was astonished by Heidi's responses during the interview, finding her too young and unprepared to be a companion for Clara. Heidi's lack of reading skills...

Heidi, Clara, and Peter decide to come to the pastures every day so Clara can practice walking and enjoy the picturesque sights with her friends.

Heidi felt uncomfortable in her dress because she was wearing multiple layers on a hot June day, making her extremely warm. Observing Peter, who was dressed lightly, inspired her to shed her clothes...

Heidi forgets Peter and his goats because she is so captivated by the beautiful Alpine scenery. After being cooped up indoors caring for Ursula, Heidi is overjoyed to be outside. The sight of the...

Dete doesn't keep Heidi with her because, as she tells Heidi's grandfather, she has done her duty for four years and feels it is now time for him to do his. Dete has also been offered a job as a maid...

When Heidi wakes up at the beginning of chapter 3, she cannot remember where she is. Her life changed so completely the previous day, and she is still adjusting to her surroundings.

Peter is less excited about the mountain scenery than Heidi because it is familiar to him; he experiences it every day. In contrast, Heidi is thrilled by the newness of the sights, such as the large...

Heidi's grandfather is sad when Heidi leaves for Frankfurt because he has come to love her and will miss her.

Heidi thinks everything is on fire because the sun is setting, casting glows of warm color all around the countryside and mountains. When Peter explains that it is not actually fire, Heidi looks upon...

The reason for Heidi's sorrow upon climbing the church tower comes from her disappointment when she cannot see beyond Frankfurt, instead only seeing the roofs, towers, and chimneys of the city.

In Heidi, Mr. Sesemann repays the Alm-Uncle in return for his kindness by promising that Heidi will never have to earn her living among strangers. Mr. Sesemann looks upon Heidi as his own daughter,...

Heidi is delighted to receive more visitors from Frankfurt, while Peter is jealous and angry.

The pastor who came to speak with Heidi's grandfather wanted Heidi to go to school in Dorfli, and he wanted Heidi's grandfather to move with Heidi back to Dorfli, where Heidi's grandfather used to...

For lunch on the mountain with her grandfather and the doctor, Heidi has milk, toasted cheese, and slices of meat her grandfather cured himself.

At the start of Johanna Spyri's novel, Heidi is five years old. This detail is revealed early in the book when Aunt Dete discusses Heidi's future, expressing concern about leaving such a young child...

Heidi's aunt questions her when she and Peter return to the hut because Heidi has shed almost all of her good clothes. Dete wants to know where they are.

Heidi keeps her old hat because her grandfather had told her that he never wanted to see her in the hat with feathers again. As Heidi is keen to see her grandfather again, she doesn't want to wear...

Grandfather gives Heidi the goat's milk to drink. Both Heidi and Clara drink the healing, "snow-white" milk when Heidi brings Clara to the Alps.

Peter manages to gather the goats by using a combination of whistling, calling, and swinging his stick. These actions either draw the goats towards him or drive them away, allowing him to guide them...

The goatherd's cottage in Heidi becomes safe and sound after Heidi's grandfather uses his tools to fix it up. Using a hammer and nails, he fastens the old grandmother's shutter and blocks up holes...

Heidi is brought to the mountain by her Aunt Dete, who had been caring for her in Maienfeld, Switzerland, after Heidi was orphaned. Dete, finding Heidi a burden, decides to leave her with her...