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The tears of a king

What is chapter forty–one mainly about?

What is King Phillip's one very good trait?

When Despereaux tells the king that the rats have the princess. How was the king respond?

At the end of chapter forty–one, who does Despereaux go to find?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where the author describes how it is to see a powerful figure made weak. Kate DiCamillo writes, "…their diminishment is nothing short of terrifying…."

In this context, what does "diminishment" mean?

Look at the section of chapter forty–one where the author describes the king's love for his daughter. Kate DiCamillo writes, "He loved the Princess Pea with every particle of his being…."

In this context, what does "particle" mean?

Were there any events that weren't clear to you?