Part 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.

its on common lit called charles
by shirley jackson