The Red Pony Coming of Age Quotes Page 1
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| Quote #1 Nearly all of his father's presents were given with reservations which hampered their value somewhat. It was good discipline. (1.21) |
At this point, Jody knows he's getting a present, but he has no clue that it's a full-on pony. A pony. One thing he knows for sure is that any gift given him by his old man is going to have many life lessons attached.
| Quote #2 Jody was glad when they had gone. He took brush and currycomb from the wall, took down the barrier of the box stall and stepped cautiously in. (1.58) |
At first, Jody was super amped to show his pony off but after a short while, he just wanted them gone so he could get back to the business of caring for Gabilan. In a quick scene, Jody shows us he can bounce from immature braggart to mature caretaker with lightning speed.
| Quote #3 Billy lifted the weak head and made a quick slash with the knife. Jody saw the yellow pus run out. (1.153) |
As he's witnessing this, Jody does not throw up or pass out or cry. It's a tough scene to take in but if he can do it, maybe that means he's more of a man than we thought. Shmoop would be cry-barfing in the corner.
