Strega Nona Community Quotes

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Quote #1

Although all the people in town talked about her in whispers, they all went to see her if they had troubles. (7)

So…are these people serious hypocrites or what? Is it possible to both talk about someone in whispers and accept them as part of the community, or is Strega Nona destined to always be an outsider?

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Quote #2

But Strega Nona was getting old, and she needed someone to help her keep her little house and garden, so she put up a sign in the town square. (9)

The town square! The hub of community activity. What other things seem to be going on in the town square when Strega Nona places her notice?

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Quote #3

Big Anthony did his work and Strega Nona met with the people who came to see her for headaches and husbands and warts. (11)

Because she can rely on Big Anthony to help her out, Strega Nona is able to keep helping out the rest of the villagers. This is community at its finest!

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