How we cite our quotes: (Book Title.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Suppose," he said to Piglet, "you wanted to catch me, how would you do it?" (Winnie-the-Pooh.5.31)
Pooh seems to have a pretty good handle on perspective-taking now. He's even encouraging Piglet to do it too. Thinking about what someone else might be thinking is a good strategy for solving these kinds of problems.
Quote #5
Eeyore, the old grey Donkey, stood by the side of the stream, and looked at himself in the water. (Winnie-the-Pooh.6.1)
Eeyore is another kind of philosopher altogether. Milne introduces him staring at his own reflection, considering himself. What better image of someone trying to tackle life's big questions. Who am I? Why am I here? Is that a pimple or a bug bite?
Quote #6
"That, Piglet, is a very good idea. It is just what Eeyore wants to cheer him up. Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon." (Winnie-the-Pooh.6.59)
This is undoubtedly true. We here at Shmoop this is a pretty good depiction of Milne's worldview. Something so simple as a balloon can make everything better for everyone. Again, it shows our small characters thinking big thoughts.