A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

“My brother is next. His arm is just as dirty as mine so don’t be surprised. And you don’t have to tell him. You told me.” (18.24)

Go, Francie, go. Neeley in only one year younger than she is, but Francie is still in charge of watching him by the time she is four years old. Because of this, it is no surprise that she is very protective of him.

Quote #11

He bandaged the arm. The cloth smelled of Johnny, warm and cigarish. But it was a comforting thing to the child. It smelled of protection and love.” (18.47)

Johnny may not be perfect, but he loves Francie, and that is what truly matters most to her.