How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
[Mrs. Donatello] picked up a pad for herself, and I realized she really meant we.
"You look surprised," she said. "I love sketching. You can make anything, out of absolutely nothing. What's better than that?" (53.4-5)
The Dragon Lady loves to draw? Huh? But maybe Rafe shouldn't be surprised. After all, she has an artist's name, too.
Quote #5
"You've got a wonderful imagination," Donatello said, looking at my stuff. "It's all right there on the page."
For a second, it made me want to tell her about Leo. Most of what was "on the page" felt like it came from him. But Donatello probably thought I was messed up enough as it was. She didn't need to hear about me getting ideas from someone who wasn't even there.
When she was done looking, I started to tear out my pages, but she told me to keep the whole pad.
"Put it to good use, okay?" she said. "Nice job today, Rafe. Excellent, in fact."
I wasn't sure whether I should take the pad or not. It felt like some kind of test, and I didn't know what the right answer was.
"But we didn't do anything today," I said.
Donatello just shrugged. "I guess that depends on how you look at it." (53.8-14)
Looks like Rafe and Mrs. Donatello have made a connection through art. He almost tells her about Leo. But he can't quite get there, can he? This kid has some major trust issues. Drawing is one thing, but actually talking about things is just more than Rafe can handle.
Quote #6
But first there was one other thing I wanted to do.
This wasn't for points. Or for Leo. It was just for me, and it was going to take all my skills to pull it off, everything I'd used in the game so far— art, stealth, and bravery. The Big Three. (54.3-4)
One thing you've gotta say for Rafe—he's committed to his art. He designs his "Miller the Killer Chicken" posters, copies them, and distributes them all around school just to stick it to his bully. Way to prove the paintbrush is mightier than the wedgie, Rafe.