War Horse Chapter 3 Quotes
War Horse Chapter 3 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
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Quote 1
With Albert riding me, there was no hanging on the reins, no jerking on the bit in my mouth; a gentle squeeze with the knees and a touch with his heels was enough to tell me what he wanted of me. I think he could have ridden even without that, so well did we come to understand each other. (3.1)
Albert and Joey develop a complex method of non-verbal communication. Joey seems to think they have an almost telepathic connection. And as Joey learns, not all riders can do this. He and Albert have a special kind of bromance.
Quote 2
When [Albert's father] came back into the stable afterward and began to sweet-talk me and held out a bucket of sweet-smelling oats, I was immediately suspicious. But the oats and my own inquisitiveness overcame my better judgment. (3.11)
It seems like one of the most effective methods of communication for a horse is bribery. Even though Joey doesn't trust Albert's perpetually inebriated father, all it takes is one mouthful of yummy oats and they're total BFFs.
Quote 3
"You've got to try to understand [your father], Albert. He deserves that much." (3.3)
Once again, Albert's mother tries to get her son to see the goodness in his father. It's a little difficult because, right after this, drunk dad sells Joey to the military. Somehow Albert forgives him by the end of the novel, and they're all one big happy family. If you were in his shoes, would you be able to forgive your dad?