How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Yes… you see… I was very upset over Fudge's accident and I had to blame somebody. So I picked on you."
"Yes," I said. "You sure did."
"It wasn't your fault though. I know that. It was an accident. It could have happened even if I had been in the playground myself." (4.105-107)
A good mom doesn't have to be perfect, but she knows when she's wrong and can apologize for it.
Quote #8
After a while my mother knocked on my bedroom door and called, "Peter, may I come in?"
I didn't answer.
She opened the door and walked over to my bed. "I'm very sorry," she said.
I still didn't say anything. (7.59-62)
Fudge is the one who actually destroyed Peter's school project, but he blames his mother for not keeping a closer eye on Fudge. Now she's the one who feels guilty. Do you think parents are always to blame for their kids' misbehavior?
Quote #9
"Mom," I said, shaking my head. "how could you?"
"How could I what, Peter?" Mom asked.
"How could you let him do it?"
"Let who do what, Peter?" Mom asked.
"LET FUDGE EAT DRIBBLE." I screamed. (10.24-28)
This is the worst thing Fudge has ever done, and Peter needs to have his parents see how bad it is. Do you think the Hatchers keep a close enough eye on Fudge? Could they have prevented some of the catastrophes?