How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #1
That's nothing to tell of,
That won't do, of course… (21-22)
Well the story's pretty dull so far, so Marco decides to change it up a bit to keep it spicy.
Quote #2
The story would really be better to hear
If the driver I saw were a charioteer. (33-34)
He starts changing things one at a time… starting with the wagon driver and the charioteer.
Quote #3
But it isn't too late to make one little change.
A sleigh and an ELEPHANT! There's something strange. (53-54)
In no time, though, those little transformations start to snowball and soon everything is changing in his mind. By the end, Marco's really taken control of the situation and the new story is totally and completely of his own making.
Quote #4
I'll give him some helpers. He needs two, at least. (73-74)
Even the number of wild beasts keeps changing. This is getting a little excessive. The transformation that is happening takes place in Marco's imagination—his thoughts keep transforming, and so the story that he dreams up keeps transforming as well.
Quote #5
And that makes a story that's really not bad!
But it still could be better. Suppose that I add… (96-97)
Marco's not going to settle for just "not bad." He's going to transform all the characters and animals in his wild tale until they're the best and the wildest. It's a recipe for success when it comes to crafting a good story.