How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Barn!" (102)
This is how the breathless Sarty warns de Spain that Abner is about to burn his barn. Because he finally feels confident that he's doing the right thing, his courage is up. This courage propels him forward.
Quote #5
He did not look back. (109)
The story's final lines make it clear that Sarty is leaving home forever. This is the courage icing on the courage cake he made by defying his father and trying to stop the needless destruction of the de Spain barn. Courageous as this moment is, it's also sad. Sarty is now completely alone.