How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Colonel Read had been head of a whole regiment of militia, but he'd quit the job. He said it was because he was too old, but everybody knew that was just an excuse: he'd quit because he was against the war and didn't want to fight in it. He was a Patriot, but he didn't approve of the war. (10.6)
Colonel Read is a complex fellow. On the one hand, he's a "Patriot." This means that he supports the American Colonies and wants them to gain freedom from England. But on the other hand, he's against the war. This means that even though he wants American freedom, he doesn't think fighting is the right way to get there. What do you think about Colonel Read's position? Can he both be a Patriot and be against the war?
Quote #8
"How is it yer not afroid of us, you tykes?"
"We're mostly Tories here." Suddenly I realized that I was. Father's capture had done that. (10.41-42)
Alert the media: Tim has finally picked a side! Looks like Tim is going to show his patriotism for England instead of the American Colonies. This is a huge revelation for our guy, since he's been struggling with this question the whole book. But don't get too comfy—Tim doesn't quite stick to his guns.