Charles by shirley jackson commonlit answersPART A: How does the narrator’s discussion of Laurie contribute to the plot of the story? A The narrator shows how Laurie is a good kid deep down, suggesting that Charles might be similarly good. B The narrator describes how easily influenced Laurie is, suggesting that he’s not confident in his identity yet. C The narrator shows how naturally curious Laurie is, bringing attention to why he might experiment with good and bad behaviors. D The narrator describes how Laurie often misbehaves at home, highlighting the similarities between him and Charles.