How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Uncle Pa comes in and tells me sit next to him against the wall. The barman brings the pints, Uncle Pa pays, lifts his glass, tells the men of the pub, This is my nephew, Frankie McCourt son of Angela Sheehan, the sister of my wife, having his first pint, here's to your health and long life, Frankie, may you live to enjoy the pint but not too much. (17.10)
Uncle Pa makes a good point; alcohol doesn't have to be bad just as long as it's taken in moderation. Unfortunately for Frank, he drinks way too much that night and ends up hitting his mother. This is a slippery slope for Frank, especially since alcoholism runs in the family.