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1. "His vest was the color of fresh blood. His eyebrows, his hair, his suit were licorice black, and the sun-yellow gem which stared from the tie pin thrust in his cravat was the same unblinking shade and bright crystal as his eyes" (Chapter 18, Page 70)

This quote explains the way Mr.Dark looked. It explains things such as the color of his vest to his eyes. In this quote the author uses descriptive language to help the reader understand the way Mr.Dark looks so the reader can create a mental picture.

2. "Jim stood like a runner who has come a long way, fever in his mouth, hands open to receive any gift.And right now it was a gift of pictures twitched in pantomime, as Mr. Dark made his illustrations jerk cold-skinned over his warm-pulsed wrist..." (Chapter 18, Page 72)

The author included this quote to show how Jim reacted to seeing Mr. Dark. Jim was stunned when he saw Mr. Dark. He starred at him and admired his clothing and his whole self. This is an example of characterization because it is Jim's reaction to Mr. Dark and his looks.

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"No, no. Oh, a few sparks will jump on your rains spouts. But the real show's next door here, at the Nightshades'!" (Chapter 1, Page 9)

In this quote Tom Fury tells the boys that their's a storm coming and Jim's house will get struck by lightning. This is one of the first details the reader learns in the story. Later you realize the storm is the carnival and it has a huge impact, a strike.

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"Will let go....Witch lamentations for a wake in progress as the balloon spiraled her away from the house , street,town with inhuman mourns" (Chapter 30, Pages 139 and 140)

This is one of the kid's many victories. It shows that good (Will) defeated evil (the Witch). By letting go of that arrow Will defeated the witch yet another of their many enemies. In addition, there have been other examples like the boys against Mr. Dark and Mr. Cooger. During the entire novel you see the boys face off against many evil characters.

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1. "That's Charles William Halloway, thought Will, not grandfather, not far-wandering, ancient uncle, as some might think, but...my father" (Chapter 2, Page 13).

This quote indicates that Charles appears to be very old. Throughout the novel, Charles has a longing desire for youth. He constantly wants to join Jim and Will on their adventures. Thus, showing that Charles can also be tempted by the carnival. Due to the fact, that one ride on the carousel can take him back to being a boy.

2. "So with death this near he thought numbly but purely upon a billion vanities, arrivals, departures, idiot excursions of boy, boy-man, man and old-man goat" (Chapter 44, Page 209).

This quote signifies that even with the Witch prepared to kill Charles, Charles was not worried. Instead, he began to think of a billion random things and he even started to laugh. The author includes these thoughts of Charles, to show a turning point in which he feels comfortable as his 54 year old self.

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1. "And the first boy, with hair as blond-white as milk thistle,shut up one eye, tilted his head, and looked at he salesman with a single eye as open, bright and clear as a drop of summer rain. "Will," he said. "William Halloway" (Chapter 1, page 6)

This quote illustartes Wills appearance. It explains things such as his hair and eyes. In the quote, the author describes how his hair has a light color (blond-white) This helps the reader imagine what one of the main characters in the book looks like.

2."Jim," said Will. "Don't stand there. Your house, he said. You going to nail up the rod or ain't you? "No," smiled Jim. "Why spoil the fun?" "Fun. You crazy? I'll get the ladder! You the hammer, some nails and wire!" But jim did not move. Will broke and ran. He cam back with the ladder" (Chapter 1, page 10)

This quote revealed that Will is more worried and cautious than Jim. Will is worried about Jim but Jim just thinks that the storm/lightning that is supposedly going to strike his house is fun. Will thinks the opposite and wants to make sure it is protected from this storm. This is an example of characterization because it is Wills reaction to danger.

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1. "His hair was wild, thick, and the glossy color of waxed chestnuts. His eyes, fixed to some distant point within himself, were mint rock-crystal green. At last he put a blade of dry grass in his casual mouth." (Chapter 1, Page 6)

This quote demonstrates Jim's appearance. It explains his hair and his eye features. Using this sense of Imagery it makes the reader fill like there in the book, or it can help understand the character better.

2." Will this is the only ride we haven't looked at. So...'  Jim swayed. The lunatic carousel world stirred atilt it his lean bulk. He strolled through brass forest amidst animal roust. He swung astride a plum-dusk stallion." (Chapter 18, Page 69)

This quote indicates Jim was tempted to go on the carousel even though it was shut down. He goes to take a closer look at the animals and tries to go on it but soon he gets stopped by a mysterious man. This shows characterization because it describes what Will sees.

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Setting: Will's House on an October Night

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Setting: Will's House on an October Night

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"So while they should have gone upstairs, they could not depart this moment that promised others on not so distant nights when man and boy-becoming-man might almost sing" (Chapter 28, Page 123).

Instead of Will and Charles going upstairs to bed, they remained on the porch talking. During that time period, Will and Charles discuss being a good person, whether Charles is happy, and the carnival. By Will and Charles talking on the porch of their house, Will is able to warn his father about the carnival and build their relationship. Thus, allowing Charles to be able to help the boys in the future chapters.

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"The merry-go-round was running, yes, but... It was running backward." ... "Mr. Cooger's face was melting like pink wax. His hands were becoming doll's hands. His bones sank away beneath his clothes; his clothes then shrank down to fit his dwindling frame. His face flickered going, and each time around he melted more. Will saw Jim's head shift, circling. The carousel wheeled, a great back-drifting lunar dream, the horses thrusting, the music in-gasped after, while Mr. Cooger, as simple as the shadows, as simple as light, as simple as time, got younger. And younger. And younger." (Chapter 18, page 74 and 75)

This quote shows that the merry-go-round is magical. The boys are watching Mr. Cooger transform to a young boy. This is a very important setting in the story as it can change the way Will and Jim think about Mr. Dark, Mr.Cooger, and the way they see things in certain situations.

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"When he heard her full scream , he knew she discovered the burglary. Running , Will knew he was doing just what the nephew wanted. He should turn back, pick up the jewels, tell Miss Foley what happened. But he must save Jim!" (Chapter 22, page 93)

Jim and Will were set up by Miss Foley Nephew. The boys went to Miss Foley house to warn her about something. Then the nephew added glitter and fake jewelry to make them look like thieves, causing Miss Foley to get Jim and Will in trouble.

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"A slamander flicking the hedge, there went Jim. Will was out the window, down the trellis, and over the hedge, before he thought: I'm alone. If i lose Jim, it's the first ever I'll be out alone at night, too. And where am I going? Wherever Jim goes. Lord, let me keep up!" (Chapter 21, page 89)

In this quote, Will sneaks out and follows Jim. The quote explains that it is his first time doing something like this. Will is asking help from the "Lord" to keep up with will so he is not out alone at night. Will ends his innocence by doing this.

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" No sir , sir, I wont cut it. Sure, sure the merry go round sounds keen. You think i like being 13 all the time? Not me! But for cry-yi , face it , you don't really want to be twenty." (Chapter 26, Page 116)

This quote shows lack of contentment because Jim now wants to go on the carousel, and turn 20 years old. Although Jim gets really tempted to go on the carousel, Will is trying to show him he does not need to turn older, cause they might not be friends anymore.

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"But this was like the old movies, the silent theatre haunted with black-and-white ghosts, silvery mouths opening to let moonlight smoke out, gestures made in silence so hushed you could hear the wind fizz the hair on your cheeks" (Chapter 12, Page 49).

This quote displays the very first time Jim and Will saw the carnival. Immediately, the boys thought the carnival to be strange. After seeing the mysterious men pull the clouds from the sky the boys became curious. Thus leading to chaotic events, such as Mr. Dark on a hunt to find and kill the boys. However, before ever seeing the carnival Jim and Will would go to the library weekly and play at each others' houses, which represents the order.