"The Hartliebs had been right: Prosper and Bo had indeed managed to ge to Venice. They had traveled a long way, squatting in rattling trains, hiding from conductors and nosy old ladies. They had locked themselves into stinking toilets, slept in dark corners, squeezed tightly together, hungry, tired and frozen. But they had done it, and they were still together."
I really love this passge from the Thief Lord. I feel that this passge really helps the reader set the stage for what the characters are experiencing. Setting is very important in a stroy. It allows the reader to imagine themselves in the characters position. Although Venice is often times described as a beautiful and magical place, it is important to realize that Prosper and Bo seen both sides of the city. Being runaways they had experienced the alley ways, cold, and dark places. I think this passage not only helps someone visualize the setting but it also shows some very important character triats of Prosper and Bo. Not to many would continue to be run aways and have to live in those conditions. Prosper and Bo were brave, young indivduals who perservered through the trying times. Their love and dedication to each other can be seen through this passage.