Turtle in Paradise Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes

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Quote #10

Archie sold me a dream—Mama happy, a home, a family at last—and I bought it hook, line, and sinker. Turns out I'm as much of a sucker as anybody. (18.51)

It's rough when Turtle realizes that she, too, has been sold a dream, especially since her dream is connected to her idea of family. She doesn't wish for a million dollars or winning the Nobel Peace Prize; all she wants is a family and a home, though even that is just a dream for her.