How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
The next day, when I checked the backyard, the woodpile was gone. Where it used to be was Abby's old dollhouse. (30.26)
Abby uses her dollhouse as a mouse house, taking a symbol of her girlhood and repurposing it for something decidedly not girly.
Quote #8
"Mrs. Linfont found them when she was dust-mopping under your bed today. She said she didn't want to be snoopy, but she thought it was kind of unusual." (38.2)
We know it's the thought that counts, but when Crash, Mr. Tough Guy, buys a pair of red glitter heels for his grandpa, we had to laugh. This is the second casual reference to cross-dressing in the novel, by the way. (Remember Abby co-opting Scooter's old boxer shorts?) Think there's any significance there?
Quote #9
"I quit. Actually, I half quit. I'll still do it part-time, but only on my schedule. The mall can get along without me." (45.5)
Crash's mom decides to spend more time at home after Scooter's stroke. We have two questions for you. First, why do you suppose it's Mrs. C and not Mr. C who makes the decision to cut back on work? And second, do you think her decision had anything to do with Abby's protests of the mall?