How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Flora's mother had often accused Flora of being a "natural-born cynic." Flora suspected that this was true. (1.10)
We're not sure we'd label Flora a cynic. Sure she's skeptical about some stuff, but she's not jaded like cynics usually are. In fact, Flora is more someone obsessed with being clever and knowledgeable than a cynic.
Quote #2
Not much goes on in the mind of a squirrel. Huge portions of what is loosely termed "the squirrel brain" are given over to one thought: food. (2.1)
Can you blame him? Who doesn't love their snacks? We get this up front so we can see just how smart Ulysses becomes. Since squirrels aren't all that bright, it's all the more powerful when Ulysses has intelligent thoughts and writes them down.
Quote #3
One of Flora's very favorite bonus comics was entitled TERRIBLE THINGS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! As a cynic, Flora found it wise to be prepared. Who knew what horrible, unpredictable thing would happen next? (4.14)
Flora loves being prepared. It comes with the territory for someone who is always looking to outsmart everyone around them, and this certainly isn't the last time we hear about how informative these comics are. Why do you think Flora is so obsessed with them?