How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Million Dollar Baby.
Quote #4
SCRAP: Boxing is an unnatural act. Because everything in it is backwards. You want to move to the left, you don't step left, you push on the right toe. To move right, you use your left toe. Instead of running from the pain, like a sane person would do, you step into it.
Step into the pain? And this is why Shmoop isn't a boxer. We prefer sports that treat pain with rubdowns and hot tubs. And nachos.
Quote #5
SCRAP: The body knows what fighters don't: how to protect itself. A neck can only twist so far. Twist it just a hair more and the body says, "Hey, I'll take it from here because you obviously don't know what you're doing... Lie down now, rest, and we'll talk about this when you regain your senses." It's called the knockout mechanism.
Here's a tough one for you: how does this quote relate to Maggie before her fight with The Blue Bear, and how does it relate to Maggie post-Blue Bear?
Quote #6
FRANKIE: You forgot the rule. Now, what is the rule?
MAGGIE: Keep my left up?
FRANKIE: It's to protect yourself at all times. Now, what is the rule?
MAGGIE: Protect myself at all times.
FRANKIE: Good. Good.
We don't know about you, but, to us, it sure sounds like Frankie's advising Maggie about more than just boxing skills.