How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Somehow we managed to send some money home too. Once a month, on a Sunday, I walked down into Oakland and rode the trolley to the ferry depot, where I would join a lot of other Tang men – houseboys and other dayworkers. From there, we would ride the ferryboat over to San Francisco. Father never went, because he did not want to waste any of his free time. (11.17)
Whereas Moon Shadow takes pains to send funds to his family in China, Windrider would consider the extra effort a distraction to his main dream of flying.
Quote #8
As we expected, Grandmother called Father a fool who was a disgrace to the family, both the living and the dead, and so on. I was surprised that the schoolmaster's brush had not burned up, but she again warned us to watch out for the water in our new demon home, so I suppose she had not totally turned her back on us. As also could be expected, Mother was patient and understanding, saying what a truly wonderful thing it was to meet the Dragon King. (11.21)
Grandmother throws some words of caution to Windrider, Uncle Bright Star-style, but both she and Mother express their unconditional support.
Quote #9
I wish more than ever that I could be with you right now, for your father has undertaken no small task; but since I cannot be there, you must love him doubly hard. You must give him not only your own support, but also try to give him mine as well. (11.27)
Mother expresses her love both for her son and her husband by requesting that Moon Shadow love Windrider, especially when the going gets tough.