The One and Only Ivan Home Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)

Quote #1

Our circus doesn't migrate. We sit where we are like an old beast to tired to push on. (littlest big top.55)

No glitz and glam here, it seems. So not only is this a life in captivity for Ivan and the others, it's an intensely boring one, too.

Quote #2

In my domain I have a tire swing, a baseball, a tiny plastic pool filled with dirty water, and even an old TV. (artists.70)

Apparently Mack neglected to do his research on gorilla habitats before setting Ivan up in his little concrete condo. Which of those items is Ivan most interested in? Why does he like it more than the plastic pool? If you had to choose three items to spend the rest of your life with, what would they be? Just for fun, your list can't include electronics.

Quote #3

We are both huge and alone, and we both love yogurt raisins. (stella.123)

Ivan is referring to Stella here. They have each other for company, so what does Ivan mean when he says they are both alone. Is it possible to be alone in the presence of others?