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The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends, #1)

by George Selden

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Nicolas C said: " In The Cricket in Times Square George Selden employs friendships and the motif of belonging to illustrate how music links characters from vastly different backgrounds through the cricket Chester and his new friends, in New York City. Initially as he In The Cricket in Times Square George Selden employs friendships and the motif of belonging to illustrate how music links characters from vastly different backgrounds through the cricket Chester and his new friends, in New York City. Initially as he softly chirps within his matchbox residence onlookers assemble, amazed that such a small creature can produce such a gentle soothing noise. Tucker and Harry discuss his skill—“singing, playing—who cares, long as it doesn’t sound like Harry" (George Sheldon 80). Tucker’s jokes illustrate how Chester’s tunes add laughter, camaraderie and a touch of enchantment to the bustling core of New York. Next when things don’t go as expected the friends remain united. Attempt to make the right choices. At one moment they caution each other "we can’t get somebody in trouble" (George Sheldon 57). This highlights their commitment to fairness and compassion. Amid the bustling environment of Times Square their camaraderie offers a modest yet significant feeling of sincerity and faithfulness. Then Harry Cat conveys this sentiment eloquently when he states, "It makes me want to purr to hear it" (George Sheldon 26). This effectively illustrates how Chester’s music not amazes his companions but also moves them profoundly fostering a sense of calm in a chaotic setting. Afterwards as individuals recognize his gift Tucker Mouse proudly describes how some humans respond to Chester’s lovely singing. He quips that "a long-hair is a -refined person" (George Sheldon 29) illustrating how deeply certain cultured listeners appreciate the cricket’s melody. Amidst the bustle of Times Square Chester adds a note of grace and tranquility that even the most polished New Yorkers esteem. Finally, Sheldon illustrates the beauty of sound again with the description of Chester, “It was like a quick stroke across the strings of a violin, or like a harp that had been plucked suddenly… If a leaf in a green forest far from New York had fallen at midnight through the darkness into a thicket, it might have sounded like that.” (George Sheldon 9). This quote shows how Chester’s chirp stands out—gentle and natural even in the middle of the busy city.

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