Quote Interpretation: “Amigo Brothers”
Theme: Friendship is more important than winning.
Quote in MLA
Format
Remember to use the
author’s exact words
with quotation marks
(“”), and then provide
the author’s last name
and page # in
parentheses
Speaker
Who is speaking in
this quote?
Context
Explain how this
quote fits in the story.
What is happening?
What background
does the reader need
to know?
Significance
Explain the
importance of this
quote. Why did the
author include it?
Reader’s
Reaction
Offer your own text
connection or
explanation. Make
sure it is in your own
words.
Connections to
Moral Theme
Explain how this
quote connects to the
theme above.