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How do you think Lachie's family felt about his welcoming of all their guests?

Lachie's family felt supportive and happy to receive Lachie's guests. This is shown by their willingness to help him build a bigger space to accommodate them all.

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Why did Lachie welcome in so many guests in the story?

Lachie welcomed in so many guests because it was starting to storm outside and he wanted to make sure all the nearby travelers were safe inside.

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What did Lachie and his wife have cooking on the stove before they started welcoming in travelers?

They had porridge cooking on the stove.

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How many kids does Lachie have?

Lachie has 10 children.

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Lachie's family: Because there are so many minor characters in this story, I chose to focus on his family for the "second character" aspect. Lachie is the only "main character" we see in this book. I think his family shows traits like acceptance as well as being supportive through their willingness to entertain Lachie's guests, as well as their assistance with building a larger space to support him in continuing to welcome more people into their home.

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Lachie MacLachlan: generous and solution-oriented

Throughout the story, Lachie showed his generous character by always welcoming in guests and travelers, regardless of how small his home was. He also showed that he is solution-oriented when, instead of complaining the house was "too small" or there were "too many guests", he simply added more room.

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Someone: Lachie MacLachlan - a Scottish man in a small house with a big family

Wanted: To offer shelter and a meal to all the travelers nearby

But: His house was very small and was already so full with his 10 kids and wife, and all the guests he already welcomed inside

So: He and his family built a new house from the old (small) one

Then: He was able to welcome everyone inside, and insure that there would be "always room for one more"

Finally: He learned to always be prepared to welcome as many guests as you can