How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
He seemed so brave and grown-up, and I wished that I could be brave and grown-up like him, too. (5.7)
This quote makes us think of the first time Tim sees Sam in his uniform. He uses the word "brave" to describe his brother there, too. What do you think makes Sam brave? And how does Tim try to be brave like his big bro?
Quote #5
Why should he have all the glory? Why shouldn't I have some, too? I wanted him to respect me and be proud of me and not think of me as just his little brother anymore. I couldn't score telling points in debates the way he did, but I could be just as brave as he was and do daring things, too. (5.54)
For Tim, sometimes being brave is about being "daring." What do you think of this definition? Is bravery about doing "daring things" like Tim says? And what types of "daring things" does Tim do to make himself brave anyway?
Quote #6
I could see him gesturing—pointing up the road and then out to me as he explained something to the men. I wondered if he was scared. He seemed so calm and cool with the cow-boys, but I wondered if down underneath he was really scared. I knew I was scared. (7.61)
Sometimes being brave means pretending you're not scared. Tim realizes that even though his father doesn't look scared, he might still be afraid inside. And you know what? It sounds like he admires his papa for keeping it cool.