Toronto, Mississippi Quotes

Quotes

“I’m Elvis Presley”

Jhana, Act 1, Scene 1

Jhana insists on playing Elvis Presley’s part while acting with Bill. Her insistence on the role validates King’s inspiration on her since he emulates Presley. Jhana craves to be like her father, whom Elvis Presley personifies.

“The address, Jhana. It should be written down on the yellow paper in your purse.”

Maddie, Act 1, Scene 1

The paper is a contribution to storing Jhana’s residence address. Maddie insists on the address to ensure that Jhana will not miss her way home. Maddie believes that Jhana’s ‘mental incapacitation’ would hinder her from recollecting elementary particulars such as her address.

“Look Jhana.This isn’t my idea of a great time either.But you were the one that was all keen on doing this course.”

Bill, Act 1, Scene 1

The course entails phone making, precisely, making the 911 call. Jhana’s learning in this case is Kinesthetic because Bill avers that she should dial the call by herself. The learning is not a mere game-playing; it is effective in programming Jhana to grasp the basics of making emergency calls by herself without relying on anyone.

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