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Kit's feelings and actions towards Nat Eaton in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"
Kit's feelings towards Nat Eaton evolve from initial curiosity and friendship to deeper affection and admiration. Throughout The Witch of Blackbird Pond, her actions reflect this growing bond, as she...
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Nat's Punishment and Fine in The Witch of Blackbird Pond
In The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Nat is punished for placing jack-o-lanterns in William Ashby's house as a prank, which the Puritans viewed as satanic. This act, motivated by jealousy over Kit's...
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Why is Nat mocking and angry when Kit sees him at the wharf?
Nat is mocking and angry when Kit sees him at the wharf because he believes she is engaged to William Ashby, which makes him feel jealous and insecure. He thinks Kit is marrying William for his...
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What happened to William's new home in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
William's new home was the target of a prank by Nat and his friends, who placed jack-o-lanterns in the window frames, waiting for glass panes. This "insulting prank" was seen as an invitation to the...
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In The Witch of Blackbird Pond, what action does Nat take towards William's house?
Nat and his friends play a prank on William's house by placing jack-o-lanterns in the window frames, which is considered an "insulting prank" by the Puritans. This act stems from Nat's jealousy...
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What commonalities do Nat and Kit discover at Hannah Tupper's in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
Hannah says she first met both Nat and Kit crying in the meadow. Kit and Nathaniel Eaton are both good friends of Hannah Tupper, the supposed witch of Blackbird Pond. They do not realize this...
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Who said this quote in The Witch of Blackbird Pond: "A man's first loyalty is to the first soil he stands on?" and...
Nat says the quote, "A man's first loyalty is to the first soil he stands on," highlighting his belief that people born in America should feel more loyal to their colony than to England. This...
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What does Nat and William's trial behavior reveal about their personalities in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?
This is somewhat of an odd question as William does not appear during the trial in chapter 19. Chapter 20 highlights this fact by flatly telling readers that when William came to call on Kit in...
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What are Nat's political views in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?
Nat's political views in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" reflect sympathy for the Patriot cause, emphasizing loyalty to one's land and autonomy. He believes loyalty should be maintained if the King...