Shirley Jackson p. 297

Dynamic characters- characters who change in the story and discover something of importance about themselves and the world.

Renounced- gave up; abandoned Insolently- with bold disrespect Warily- cautiously Haggard- looking worn-out and exhausted

Arthur Cavanaugh p. 305

Static character- a character who remains the same during the story.

Teetering- wobbling, as if about to fall. Rambunctious- noisy and lively Discharged- released: here, from the hospital Whimsical- full of silly, fanciful ideas Scrupulosity- extreme carefulness and

correctness Domestic- housecleaner Prodigy- child genius Mortified- ashamed and hurt Disparage- show disrespect for; “put down”