My Name is Leon Flashcards
1
Q
“Like the hulk”, “He’s a warrior”
A
TUFTY, ADMIRATION, ROLE MODEL.
Leon’s description of Tufty after he first sees him. The simile expresses a tone of admiration; Leon looks up to his strength.
2
Q
“The sun…is a healer”
A
TUFTY, HAPPINESS, OPTIMISM. One of the key messages running through the novel is that everyone goes through bad periods of their life. Here, Tufty is giving the message that everything looks and feels better when it’s sunny; we need a positive outlook.
