# Striped Chipmunk Is Kept Very Busy explained — Green Meadow Stories

> Chapter companion for Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

## What happens

Striped Chipmunk, a thrifty and hardworking creature, observes the quarrel between Happy Jack the Gray Squirrel and Chatterer the Red Squirrel over nuts. While they argue, they knock down nuts from a hickory tree, which Striped Chipmunk eagerly collects to fill his new storehouse for winter.

## Themes in this chapter

### Thrift and Preparation

Striped Chipmunk's diligent gathering of nuts for winter storage highlights the value of thrift and preparation.

### Wisdom and Heedlessness

Happy Jack and Chatterer's heedless quarrel contrasts with Striped Chipmunk's wise focus on work.

## Character check-ins

### Happy Jack Squirrel

Quarreling with Chatterer over nuts, knocking them down in the process.

### Chatterer the Red Squirrel

Quarreling with Happy Jack, causing nuts to fall.

### The Merry Little Breezes

Mentioned as playing with Striped Chipmunk in the mornings.

## Key lines

> I prefer big acorns but I never refuse little ones. They fit in between.

Striped Chipmunk values both large and small acorns, as even small ones have their use.

_Reflects his thrifty and practical nature._

> I love the sun; I love the rain; I love to work; I love to play. Whatever it may bring to me I love each minute of each day.

Striped Chipmunk embraces all aspects of life, whether work or play, with equal enthusiasm.

_Shows his cheerful and balanced attitude._

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