Typhoid Fever Quotes

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In Typhoid Fever Frank McCourt, just like any of his other stories, has a unique way of using his voice. Throughout the story, McCourt’s writing lacks quotation marks, which allows for some interpretation of the quote. For example, Frank and Patricia share an exchange saying, “I have black hair. You and millions” (194 McCourt) In the exchange the reader may interpret how each character is speaking to the other. In other words, McCourt’s writing paves the way for some creativity. Also, McCourt’s voice reflects the narrator, Frank, very well. The sentences are short and not complex, just like a child’s. For example, he mentions, “Patricia says she has two books by her bed. One is a poetry book and that's the one she's loves” (195 McCourt). The

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