Strega Nona Community Quotes

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Quote #4

The next day when Big Anthony went to the town square to fetch the water, he told everyone about the pasta pot. (14)

It's because Big Anthony wants to be valued and accepted in the community that he tells everyone about Strega Nona's magic pot. Unfortunately, no one believes him. If anything, his status in the community sinks lower.

Quote #5

"Everyone get forks and plates and platters and bowls. Pasta for all at Strega Nona's house. Big Anthony has made the magic pasta pot work." (17)

Okay, so Big Anthony broke the rule about touching the magic pasta pot. At least he wants to share the food with his community! Yeah, yeah, we know. He may just be trying to impress everyone and show them how cool he is. Still…the sharing is nice. Right?

Quote #6

"We must protect our town from the pasta," shouted the mayor. "Get mattresses, tables, doors—anything to make a barricade." (26)

We've heard of disasters bringing a community together before, but…a pasta tsunami?