How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
My father was very quiet when I told him that I had been a code talker. I saw the emotion in his face, and it took him a long time to say anything. He was so happy and so proud. After our work was declassified, he used to kind of show me off. (21.2)
Twenty-three years after the war, the Navajo code is declassified, and Chester can finally tell his dad what he really did in the Pacific. Chester's words here suggest that his dad's pride and happiness are a huge reward. And aren't we impressed that he managed to keep the secret from him for twenty-three years? Chester is a seriously disciplined guy.