Find the perfect quote to float your boat. Shmoop breaks down key quotations from Red Scarf Girl.
Fear Quotes
"Wow. You really scared me, Dad." I laughed with relief. "I know that. Principal Long told us it would be very competitive. I know it's just an audition, but who knows?" (1.25)
Politics Quotes
"Heaven and earth are great, but greater still is the kindness of the Communist Party; father and mother are dear, but dearer still is Chairman Mao." (P.2)
Family Quotes
Until that spring I believed that my life and my family were nearly perfect. (1.56)
Society and Class Quotes
"Ji-li, the fact is that our family will not be able to pass these investigations," he said slowly. "And you will not be allowed to be a member of a Liberation Army performing troupe." (1.32)
Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes
I had many beautiful dreams. I dreamed of being an actress, holding bunches of flowers, bowing again and again to answer curtain calls. Until now I had never doubted that I could achieve anything I...
Duty Quotes
Once Mom told me that she had her three children in three years because she wanted to finish the duty of having babies sooner, so she could devote herself wholeheartedly to the revolution. (1.54)
Identity Quotes
Carefully, my parents chose my name: Ji-li, meaning lucky and beautiful. They hoped that I would be the happiest girl in the world. And I was. (pro.2)
Truth Quotes
I was happy because I was always loved and respected. I was proud because I was able to excel and always expected to succeed. I was trusting, too. (P.4)