What was the next part of the conversation? The young man tells Beethoven that the "piano is so wretched" and they "have no music".
What is the purpose of this statement in the story? It shows Beethoven that the young girl is blind and plays these difficult compositions by ear.
How had she learned to play this Sonata? She had heard a lady "practising" it, and "walked to and fro" in front of the house in order "to listen to it".
What does this show? What a love of music and wonderful natural ability the young girl possessed.
What is the next action in the story? Beethoven plays.
Why did he play better than he had often done before large audiences? He realized how greatly his work was appreciated; and he was deeply touched by the thought of the young girl's blindness, her poverty, her skill, and her passion for good music.
What trifling occurrence now affects the story? The last candle in the house burned out, so the writer opened the shutters and admitted "a flood of brilliant moonlight".
What effect had this upon the composer? It changed the current of his thoughts and feelings.
How did he appear? "His head dropped upon his breast", and "his hands rested upon his knees".
What is the next action? The young shoemaker asks Beethoven who he is.