is ill and tired

has a mental disability

is lazy

wants Miss Lottie to do all of the work

fear

embarrassment

anger

guilt

hesitates to join the boys in throwing stones at Miss Lottie's marigolds

is able to feel Miss Lottie's pain and despair

admires the marigolds

feels superior to her brother

hating Miss Lottie and being afraid of her

being frightened of Miss Lottie and feeling sorry for her

liking the marigolds and wanting to destroy them

having feelings like a child and feelings like an adult

making others jealous of something you have is important

ugly things in life can be erased by simple flowers

the only way to earn the friendship of others is to share your garden with them

sometimes all we need is a small patch of beauty to keep the hope alive

she decides she despises Miss Lottie

the children threaten to beat her up if she dos not participate

she is embarrassed when Joey asks if she is scared

she finds a large pile of stones that are perfect size for throwing

Make neighbor's jealous

Sell them

Earn respect

Create a small patch of beauty

Admiration

Fear

Indifference

Jealousy