This quote is a short, simple way of portraying the character Henry as humble. He admits that Eduardo's Korean is better than his own Spanish.
2. "Eduardo Fermin was his favorite" (144).
This short quote obviously shows the reader that Kwang likes Eduardo more than Henry. But it also serves as a segue into giving us a better idea of the character Eduardo.
3. "My friends, I have something to tell you today. An incredible bit of news. Black and Korean children, as some in this city would have you believe, aren't yet boycotting one another's corner lemonade stand" (150).
This quote brings some humor into the story. It shows that Kwang has a sense of humor. This is different than the serious politician that we knew him as before.
4. "A dull pop went off, followed quickly by another" (154).
This quote serves as a surprise in the story, and at the same time there's a little mystery invloved. The reader can imply that the dull pop is from a gun, but it is not known for sure if Kwang has been actually shot.
5. "His lips said, I was sure in Korean, Thank you" (155).
This shows the qualities of gratefulness and humility in Kwang. It makes the reader like his character more. The story makes us feel like we're a part of the election and we're becoming won over by John Kwang.
2. "Eduardo Fermin was his favorite" (144).
This short quote obviously shows the reader that Kwang likes Eduardo more than Henry. But it also serves as a segue into giving us a better idea of the character Eduardo.
3. "My friends, I have something to tell you today. An incredible bit of news. Black and Korean children, as some in this city would have you believe, aren't yet boycotting one another's corner lemonade stand" (150).
This quote brings some humor into the story. It shows that Kwang has a sense of humor. This is different than the serious politician that we knew him as before.
4. "A dull pop went off, followed quickly by another" (154).
This quote serves as a surprise in the story, and at the same time there's a little mystery invloved. The reader can imply that the dull pop is from a gun, but it is not known for sure if Kwang has been actually shot.
5. "His lips said, I was sure in Korean, Thank you" (155).
This shows the qualities of gratefulness and humility in Kwang. It makes the reader like his character more. The story makes us feel like we're a part of the election and we're becoming won over by John Kwang.
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