How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #4
But there was a world
Somewhere
Out there
And Mrs. Long opened that wardrobe (43-46)
This is a loaded few lines. Yes, Mrs. Long opened the metaphorical door to a world larger than Giovanni's neighborhood in Knoxville. And yes, that door led to better things. But the bigger world is also less safe. Still, Giovanni's last stanza has a tone of admiration for the woman who could do all of this just by caring and doing her job—and for showing her that the benefits of striving usually outweigh the risks.