The Art of Racing in the Rain Chapters 56-59 Quotes
The Art of Racing in the Rain Chapters 56-59 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
(Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote 4
When I return to this world, I will be a man. I will walk among you; I will lick my lips with my small, dexterous tongue. I will shake hands with other men, grasping firmly with my opposable thumbs. And I will teach people all that I know. And when I see a man or a woman or a child in trouble, I will extend my hand, both metaphorically and physically. I will offer my hand. To him. To her. To you. To the world. I will be a good citizen, a good partner in the endeavor of life we all share. (58.13)
If Enzo has learned anything about being a human, it's that humans, while sometimes capable of selfishness and cruelty, are also capable of incredible compassion, understanding, and love. We'd like to think we taught him everything he knows.
Quote 5
And I wonder: have I squandered my dogness? Have I forsaken my nature for my desires? Have I made a mistake by anticipating my future and shunning my present? (58.42)
This is how, it seems, we can tell Enzo is ready to be a person: self-doubt and the fear of wasting time, or of losing or missing out, are common human insecurities. He's nailing them here.
Quote 6
[Denny] was baking cookies last night in anticipation of Zoë's return, making the batter from scratch like he used to do, when the phone rang. (57.3)
Finally, someone in this book is happy, and there's a moment of light, uninterrupted joy. We thought we'd never see that again. Plus, there's reference to cookies, which is bound to make anyone happy.