1. Kezia's Nightmare
1.1. 1. Mom fell ill 2. Her grandmother went to hospital 3. Left alone with Alice the cook. 4. Nightmare came true. 5. Woke up to see father beside her. 6. Father comforted her. 7. Changed her views about father
2. Character Sketch-
2.1. Kezia's Dad
2.1.1. Was a busy and hardworking man
2.1.2. He required alot of rest
2.1.3. Looked very harsh at surface but was very gentle and loving at heart.
2.1.4. Never expressed his love much
2.1.5. In terms of Kezia he was a harsh giant
2.2. Kezia's Grandmother
2.2.1. Loving and caring for Kezia. A source of comfort.
2.2.2. Encouraged them to make their relationship better
2.3. Macdonald
2.3.1. He was Kezia's neighbour
2.3.2. He had 5 children
2.3.3. He was very playful and loving
2.3.4. In Kezia's opinion he was a good father unlike hers (until she realised her father's condition)
2.3.5. She wanted her dad to be as Mr. Macdonald
3. By Devaansh Verma class - IX-B
4. Rountine
4.1. Morning
4.1.1. Fearful beginning
4.1.2. Steps of her dad growing louder
4.1.3. Her father enters the room and gives a casual kiss
4.1.4. Afterwards her father would leave the room
4.1.5. Greatest relief to hear the steps growing fainter
4.2. Evening
4.2.1. The sound of his dad returning terrified Kezia
4.2.2. He ordered his cup of tea and slippers and Kezia pulled his boots off
4.2.3. He inquired about his papers
4.2.4. Asked Kezia about her behaviour throughout the day
4.2.5. She stood blank due to fear; He threatened her by the name of doctor
4.2.6. He asked Kezia's mom about teaching her not to be brink of suicide
4.3. On Sundays
4.3.1. Grandmother encouraged Kezia to interact with her parents
4.3.2. But her dad was sleeping and her mom was reading
4.3.3. She sat on the stool near her father but didn't speak anything due to fear
4.3.4. Her dad got irritated by seeing her stare at her
4.3.5. He called her 'Little Brown Owl'