How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #4
Silent at times, then singing familiar Canadian boat-songs,
Such as they sang of old on their own Acadian rivers, (801-802)
Hey, Louisiana has rivers—just like Acadia did. These villagers remember how things used to be, and they stay connected to that past via their boat-songs. (We're not sure how many songs you can write about a boat, but we'd be game to listen to a few.)
Quote #5
'Long live Michael,' they cried, 'our brave Acadian minstrel!' (964)
Michael is living like a rock star in the Acadians' new home. We think that it's more than just his fiddle-playing that makes him so popular. By representing all the songs of the old country, he provides a tangible (well, audible) connection to the past—and the villagers love him for it.