How we cite our quotes: (Stanza.Line)
Quote #1
There I was, inside the house,
so fuddled up I could shout,
when I got a hunch, (6.1-3)
While the inner-arguing may just be beginning, this hunch shows the kid has the nerve to at least get that far. Don't short-change him; that's perseverance.
Quote #2
"If you don't, you are a donter.
You're a canter if you can't.
I would really like to help you.
But you're hopeless. So I shan't." (14.9-12)
The small, inner voice of doubt is represented in the book by a giant, pointing hand. The boy could have easily quit right here, but does he? We still have over half the book to go, so let's hope not.