Blog Post Assignment 4

 Quote #1: "I could bear to listen to it only once each year, for all the memories of my mother playing it when I was a child."  Chapter 16 page 264

1. A theme in the story, "Memories are priceless" can be supported by this quote.

2. This quote characterizes Cheryl because it shows how much her mother's memories mean to her.

Quote #2: "I'm with you always." Chapter 16 page 269

1. This quote characterizes Cheryl's mother by explaining to the reader that she didn't want her family to mourn over death. She told them this quote repeatedly to let them know that although she is dying, she will continue to be apart of them.

2. Earlier in the book, a theme that was recognized in the book was letting go and moving on. This quote indicates that Cheryl's mother wanted them to not have her death linger in their minds.