How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"I believe you were there, Father." I touched his arm shyly. "Something as beautiful as that has to be true."
Father smiled in our newfound understanding. "Then we must both be as true as dragons can be and must not try to put out the sun." (3.88-89)
Early in their relationship, Moon Shadow and Windrider bond over their shared belief in the supernatural.
Quote #8
First of all, I knew [Father] was an unusual man when I married him, but I had no idea he had once been the physician to the Dragon King himself. I do not care what the others say, I am bursting with pride right now. (11.26).
Mother's unwavering support of Windrider is an example of the supernatural not seeming that much of a stretch. It is only a matter of perspective and imagination.
Quote #9
The fog had completely covered San Francisco now and was rolling over the bay toward Oakland. It was as if the world below us were slowly fading away like the dream it was, and only we existed now on a tiny island of reality here on this hilltop.
"Maybe this is the final test in this life," I suggested hopefully. (11.136-137).
After Black Dog steals the money for Dragonwings' premiere and the Lees' rent, remembering the Dragon King dream gives Moon Shadow a sense of faith and greater purpose.