Quotations, “ My Name Is Leon”,10 Flashcards

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Leon
Happiness

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“ it is definitely a BMX “ ( chap. 16)

“He isn’t sure if it true” (chap. 16)

“Carol and Leon laughing about the zebra” (chap. 27)

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Leon
Hope

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“Mum?… I’m hungry, Mum” (chap. 5)

“One day, he’s going to get on a train and find his mum” ( chap. 13)

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Leon
Violence

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“ He takes the pistol from his rucksack and holds it up to the light ( chap. 29)

“ It feels heavy is his hand and fits perfectly” (chap. 29)

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Leon
Betrayal

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“Jake is going to have a new mum and dad”….”why?” (chap. 9)

“Teachers are like social workers, with lots of different pretend voices and smiles ( chap. 21)

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Leon
Adults

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“In you come, sleepyhead. Bacon sarnie with red sauce.” - Maureen (chap. 6)

“She leans in and pulls out a bike” (chap. 16)

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Leon
Children

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“Sometimes Leon sits with Martin from the year below” (chap.21)

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Leon
Education

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“ But, Leon, you have to work hard in all your lessons. Don’t you?” (chap. 21)

“We’ve spoken about this before, but this time, I want you to make a special effort” (chap. 22)

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Leon
Foster care

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“Because he’s a baby a white baby. And you’re not” (chap. 9)

“She’s the best social worker in the world” (chap.16) (about Zebra)

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Leon
Race

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He’s dark brown(dad) and I’m light brown” (chap. 1)

“ “Because he’s a baby a white baby. And you’re not” (chap. 9)

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Carol
Happiness

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“Isn’t he beautiful? she says” ( chap.2)

“They begin to laugh and once they start” (chap.24)

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Leon
The past

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“He fell asleep with his mum’s hand on his back (chap.25)

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Carol
Hope

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“Do you see Jake, Leon?” ( chap.24)

“Do you remember him Leon?” (chap.24)

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Sylvia
Happiness

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“She throws her head back and laughs” (chap.22)

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Sylvia
Violence

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“No one talking about Jake’s first birthday they’ve forgotten about him but Leon hasn’t (chap.16)

“Bedtime at Sylvia’s house it’s too early and he can’t sleep when it’s light outside” (chap.16)

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Sylvia
Foster care

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“Bedtime at Sylvia’s house because it’s too early and he can’t sleep when it’s light outside” (chap.16)

“Ham sandwich, milk, doughnuts and then off to your room”(chap.22)

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Sylvia
The past

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“Sylvia takes a photo album out and tells Leon to sit between her and Maureen”(chap.13)

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Devlin
Happiness + Foster care

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“He opens the paper bag and gives Leon a small fork with wooden handle and a towel that matches it” (chap.29)

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Devlin
Race + Violence + Betrayal + Children

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“He don’t like black people unless they are under sixteen” (chap.29)

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Devlin
Violence

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“He is in charge. He has the weapon” (chap.37).

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Tufty
Foster care+ children

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“You got it, Star” (chap.20)

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