M.C. Higgins, the Great The Home Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"See it," M.C. said. "It's Great-grandmother Sarah's." The markings were worn but the name was still readable.

"Why did your father bring it?" Ben wanted to know.

"Because," M.C. said. He thought a long moment, smoothing his hand over the stone. Finally he smiled. "To make the wall strong." (14.228-230)

Sarah's gravestone has a new home, one that's way more appropriate than its original spot underneath the house. Her gravestone, put to good use, is now a part of the wall being built to save M.C.'s home. M.C.'s bringing her back into the present.