How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #4
I'll give him some helpers. He needs two, at least. (73-74)
Even the number of wild beasts keeps changing. This is getting a little excessive. The transformation that is happening takes place in Marco's imagination—his thoughts keep transforming, and so the story that he dreams up keeps transforming as well.
Quote #5
And that makes a story that's really not bad!
But it still could be better. Suppose that I add… (96-97)
Marco's not going to settle for just "not bad." He's going to transform all the characters and animals in his wild tale until they're the best and the wildest. It's a recipe for success when it comes to crafting a good story.