How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"What Tena means," Papa said, "is that the strongbox was a symbol of Abie's pride. To have it opened and let everybody know it was empty would have meant having charity forced upon him. Abie chose to die with Jewish dignity instead of living in the humiliation of charity. It could never have happened if he hadn't been a Jew." (6.64)
Maybe it's because we don't live in Adenville, but we don't really get this. People of many religious and ethnic persuasions would rather starve than take charity. A little bit of anti-Semitism seems to be showing.
Quote #8
Papa's mouth flapped open and shut without any words coming from it as he looked helplessly at Mamma. For the first time in my life I saw Mamma so stunned she couldn't react quickly to a crisis as she stared at me with her mouth open. I couldn't help but feel a little proud of myself at making both my parents speechless. (7.173)
Oh, J.D. He's made both his parents speechless by spilling every bean he has, but we guess he has to take his proud moments where he can get them.
Quote #9
Frank and Allen Jensen were waiting in the backyard by Lady's doghouse. Brownie ran around smelling the pups and playing with them. Then he sat on his haunches, looking proud as all get out. (8.13)
It's a proud day for Brownie, but an even prouder day for Tom. He's the one going home with the cash, after all.