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What is the title of the first card?
What is the title of the first card?
One: Trouble with the Horses
I was sitting outside the Commodore's mansion, waiting for my brother __________ to come out with news of the job.
I was sitting outside the Commodore's mansion, waiting for my brother __________ to come out with news of the job.
Charlie
What is the description of the character in the third card?
What is the description of the character in the third card?
He was portly and low-backed and could not travel more than fifty miles in a day.
I'm to be lead man on this one, ______.
I'm to be lead man on this one, ______.
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We were to find and kill a prospector in California named Hermann Kermit ______.
We were to find and kill a prospector in California named Hermann Kermit ______.
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What did the main character feel regarding the men stealing from the Commodore?
What did the main character feel regarding the men stealing from the Commodore?
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But luck was with us, and we found a tooth doctor there named _______ smoking a pipe outside his storefront.
But luck was with us, and we found a tooth doctor there named _______ smoking a pipe outside his storefront.
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What did the main character say he had failed at?
What did the main character say he had failed at?
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What did the character see when looking in passing storefronts?
What did the character see when looking in passing storefronts?
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When I asked her what was the matter she declared, and loudly, that my brother was a heathen, and that the hottest waters of hell would not cleanse him.
When I asked her what was the matter she declared, and loudly, that my brother was a heathen, and that the hottest waters of hell would not cleanse him.
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What did Charlie say about walking beneath something?
What did Charlie say about walking beneath something?
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What did the narrator think about the relationship with his brother?
What did the narrator think about the relationship with his brother?
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I shot him twice, one in the arm and another in the chest, and the chest shot brought him down.
I shot him twice, one in the arm and another in the chest, and the chest shot brought him down.
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I have decided not to sell him,' I said.
I have decided not to sell him,' I said.
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What does the narrator believe a great man can do?
What does the narrator believe a great man can do?
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I resolved to lose twenty-five pounds of fat and to write her a letter of love and praises, that I might improve her time on the earth with the devotion of another human being.
I resolved to lose twenty-five pounds of fat and to write her a letter of love and praises, that I might improve her time on the earth with the devotion of another human being.
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Study Notes
The Sisters Brothers - Key Quotes and Themes
- Central characters include Eli and Charlie, brothers taking on dangerous jobs.
- Eli expresses a struggle with feeling unloved and questions his self-worth.
- Charlie is portrayed as coarse and brash, revealing a contrast between the brothers’ personalities.
The Nature of Work and Identity
- Eli reflects on failures in different aspects of life: business, crime, love, and friendship.
- The brothers are hired to kill Hermann Kermit Warm, indicating their roles as hired guns.
Relationships and Moral Dilemmas
- Eli grapples with feelings of remorse and the consequences of their violent lifestyle.
- A tension exists between familial loyalty and personal morality, particularly in discussions with Charlie.
- Dialogue around trust and betrayal surfaces, especially concerning their status as killers.
The California Gold Rush
- Context of the narrative includes the California Gold Rush, illustrating desperation and greed.
- Multiple quotes suggest the chaotic rush for wealth and the psychological impact on individuals.
Self-Reflection and Desire for Change
- Eli dreams of a simpler, more peaceful life, indicative of his internal conflict.
- A resolution to change represents a desire for personal redemption.
Violence and its Repercussions
- The brothers discuss the morality of killing, showcasing internal struggles with their violent roles.
- Eli acknowledges his ineptitude as a killer and the manipulative dynamics in his relationship with Charlie.
Loss and Brotherhood
- Significant events mark transformations in their relationship and individual characters.
- Themes of loyalty, loss, and redefined brotherhood emerge, particularly around the fates of characters like Morris.
Final Reflections
- Eli’s yearning for calmness and peace contrasts with the violent life he's led.
- The notion of a "great man" is explored, emphasizing the power of individual will and creation in adversity.
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Test your knowledge of Patrick Dewitt's 'The Sisters Brothers' with these flashcards featuring selected quotes from the novel. Each card presents a quote along with space for definitions, helping you delve deeper into the characters and themes of the story.
